Chris Francies
Christopher Cerell Francies [FRAN-sis] (born July 26, 1982) is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Texas-El Paso. Francies is currently playing for the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League Francies previously played for the New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers. College career. Francies attended the University of Texas at El Paso and was a student Major in Biology and a letterman in football. In football, he was a four-year letterman and a three -year starter. As a senior, he won third team All-Conference USA accolades and was named the team's Offensive M.V.P. and as a junior, he was an All-Western Athletic Conference Honorable Mention selection. Professional career. Green Bay Packers. After playing two seasons with the Packers, Francies was released on August 25, 2008. New Orleans Saints. Francies was signed to the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints on November 19, 2008. San Francisco 49ers. Francies signed with the San Francisco 49ers on August 7, 2009. He was waived on August 30.