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| Born: | September 9, 1984 Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | DB |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| College | Louisiana State |
| High school | Port Barre (LA) |
| NFL draft | 2007, Undrafted |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2007 | Washington Redskins* |
| 2009–2010 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 2011 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| *Offseason and/or practice roster member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Daniel James Francis (born September 9, 1984) is a former professional American and Canadian football defensive back. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football for the LSU Tigers.
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