Jacobi Francis

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Jacobi Francis
Personal information
Born: (1998-09-06) September 6, 1998 (age 25)
Covington, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Newton (GA)
College: Memphis
Position: Safety
Undrafted: 2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Tackles:1
Player stats at PFR

Jacobi Francis (born September 6, 1998) is an American professional football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at Memphis and was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2022.

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Early life and education

Francis was born on September 6, 1998, in Covington, Georgia. He played football for two years at Newton High School and recorded 50 tackles, earning honorable mention all-county honors. [1] He committed to play college football at the University of Memphis, and redshirted as a true freshman in 2016. In 2017, Francis appeared in 12 of 13 games and recorded six tackles. [1]

As a redshirt-sophomore in 2018, Francis appeared in all 14 matches and posted 24 tackles, an interception, and a fumble forced and recovered. He had five multi-tackle performances that season and was the only player on the team to have an interception, fumble recovery and forced fumble. Francis tallied 35 tackles as a junior and also made one interception as he started every game. [1]

During the 2020 season, Francis started nine games and helped Memphis compile a 8–3 record, while totaling 28 tackles, seven pass breakups and two interceptions. [1] After being given an extra year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Francis opted to return to the team in 2021 and became their number one cornerback. [2] He also changed his jersey number to 1, as he had previously worn 32. [2] He ended up being one of only six players to start all of Memphis' games, and recorded 36 tackles and a team-leading two interceptions. [1]

Professional career

Houston Texans

After going unselected in the 2022 NFL draft, Francis was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent. [3] He was released at the final roster cuts, on August 30, but was subsequently re-signed to their practice squad. [4] [5] He was elevated to the active roster for their Week 11 game with the Washington Commanders, [6] and made his NFL debut in the loss, appearing on eight special teams snaps. [7] He later received elevations for Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins, [8] and Week 13 against the Cleveland Browns, [9] making his first career tackle in the latter. [7] He was signed to the active roster on December 17, 2022. [10]

On August 29, 2023, Francis was waived by the Texans and re-signed to the practice squad. [11] [12] He was released on October 27. [13]

Minnesota Vikings

On July 25, 2024, Francis signed with the Minnesota Vikings. [14] He was waived on August 22. [15]

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  3. ↑ Springs, Tyler (May 2, 2022). "JJ Russell, Jacobi Francis sign free agent contracts with Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Texans". WMC-TV.
  4. ↑ Lane, Mark (August 30, 2022). "Texans' official roster cuts to get to 53". USA Today .
  5. ↑ Lane, Mark (August 31, 2022). "Houston Texans 2022 practice squad tracker: Grayland Arnold returns". Yahoo! Sports .
  6. ↑ Vandervoort, Oliver (November 20, 2022). "Houston Texans: Rookie DB could see first NFL action against Commanders". Toro Times. FanSided.
  7. 1 2 "Jacobi Francis Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com .
  8. ↑ Wilson, Aaron (November 26, 2022). "Texans elevate Jacobi Francis, Will Redmond". KPRC-TV.
  9. ↑ Wilson, Aaron (December 3, 2022). "Texans elevate cornerback Jacobi Francis". KPRC-TV.
  10. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (12-17-2022)". HoustonTexans.com. December 17, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Texans announce initial 53-man roster". HoustonTexans.com. August 29, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (8-30-2023)". HoustonTexans.com. August 30, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (10-27-2023)". HoustonTexans.com. October 27, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Vikings Sign LB Jabril Cox & CB Jacobi Francis". Vikings.com. July 25, 2024.
  15. ↑ Peters, Craig (August 22, 2024). "Vikings Sign Former Gophers RB Mo Ibrahim & OL Chuck Filiaga". Vikings.com.
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