Ricky Jean Francois


Ricky Barkley Jean Francois is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League. He played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft. Jean Francois also played for the Indianapolis Colts, Washington Redskins, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, and Detroit Lions.

College career

As a member of the national championship–winning 2007 [LSU Tigers football team], he was the defensive MVP of the 2008 [BCS National Championship Game]. Jean Francois was also a member of the LSU track & field team.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Jean Francois was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round, 244th overall, in the 2009 NFL draft. He became famous among 49ers fans for his "Peanut Butter Jelly Dance".
In 2012, Jean Francois and the 49ers appeared in Super Bowl XLVII. In the game, he had two combined tackles as the 49ers fell to the Baltimore Ravens by a score of 34–31.

Indianapolis Colts

Jean Francois signed with the Colts on March 14, 2013. He was released on February 23, 2015.

Washington Redskins

Jean Francois signed a three-year, $9 million contract with the Washington Redskins on February 26, 2015.
On March 15, 2017, Jean Francois was released by the Redskins.

Green Bay Packers

On March 24, 2017, Jean Francois signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Green Bay Packers. He was released on September 12. Jean Francois re-signed with the team nine days later. On November 1, he was released again by the Packers.

New England Patriots

On November 7, 2017, Jean Francois signed with the New England Patriots. He was released on December 2. Jean Francois was re-signed on December 13.

Detroit Lions

On July 25, 2018, Jean Francois signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions.

Personal life

Jean Francois has a brother named Michael. He is of Haitian descent.