Ricky Barkley Jean Francois (born November 23, 1986) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the seventh round of the

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, and played

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(LSU). He has also played for the

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and

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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 drafted by the

in the seventh round, 244th overall, in the

. He became famous among 49ers fans for his "Peanut Butter Jelly Dance". In the 2012 season, Jean Francois and the 49ers appeared in

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. In the game, he had two combined tackles as the 49ers fell to the

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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

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

. He was released by the Packers on September 12, 2017. He re-signed with the Packers on September 21, 2017. On November 1, 2017, Jean Francois was again released by the Packers.

New England Patriots

On November 7, 2017, Jean Francois signed with the

. He was released by the Patriots on December 2, 2017. He was re-signed on December 13, 2017.

Detroit Lions

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

Personal life

Ricky Jean Francois's brother's name is Michael Jean Francois. He is of Haitian descent.

References

External links

Washington Redskins bioIndianapolis Colts bioSan Francisco 49ers bio

LSU Tigers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jean Francois, Ricky 1986 births Living people Miami Carol City Senior High School alumni Players of American football from Miami American football defensive tackles American football defensive ends American sportspeople of Haitian descent LSU Tigers football players San Francisco 49ers players Indianapolis Colts players Washington Redskins players Green Bay Packers players New England Patriots players Detroit Lions players