Aaron Francisco (born July 5, 1983) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2005. He played

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. He was also a member of the

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and

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Early years

Aaron Francisco attended

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in Kahuku, Hawai'i (Oahu), and was an All State and All Oahu Interscholastic Association (OIA) selection as a senior. Francisco helped to lead Kahuku to their first State Championship in 2000.

College career

He recorded 88 tackles (43 solo) as a senior in 2004 at

. He finished his career with 330 tackles (167 solo) and seven interceptions and was named first-team All-Mountain West Conference selection as a junior in 2003.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Francisco signed with the Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2005. Francisco was famously defending Santonio Holmes on the Steelers' game winning touchdown in the 2008 Super Bowl, a play which made the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Detroit Lions

Francisco signed with the

on August 17, 2011. He was released by the Lions on September 3, 2011.

Tennessee Titans

Francisco signed a one-year deal with the

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on July 20, 2012. He was waived by the Titans on August 31, 2012.

References

External links

Tennessee Titans bioBYU Cougars football bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Francisco, Aaron 1983 births Living people Players of American football from Hawaii American football safeties BYU Cougars football players Arizona Cardinals players Indianapolis Colts players Carolina Panthers players Detroit Lions players Tennessee Titans players