Jeff Francis (American football)

TD–INT:	0–0
Passing yards:	26
Passer rating:	118.7
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Career NFL statistics
TD–INT:
TD–INT:	0–0
Passing yards:	26
Passer rating:	118.7
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jeff Francis
No. 13
Position:	Quarterback
Personal information
Born:	July 7, 1966 (age 58); Park Ridge, Illinois, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:	Prospect ; (Mount Prospect, Illinois)
College:	Tennessee
NFL draft:	1989 / round: 6 / pick: 140
Career history
	Los Angeles Raiders (1989–1990); Cleveland Browns (1990–1992); Indianapolis Colts (1992);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
TD–INT:	Jeffrey Lee Francis (born July 7, 1966) is an American former professional football quarterback. He was selected by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1989 NFL draft and also played for the Cleveland Browns. He played college football at Tennessee.Contents Early life ; College career ; Statistics ; Professional career ; Los Angeles Raiders ; Cleveland Browns ; Indianapolis Colts ; Personal life ; References ; Early life Francis attended Prospect High School in Mount Prospect, Illinois.College career Francis played quarterback for Johnny Majors at the University of Tennessee from 1985 to 1988, starting from 1987 to 1988. He was the starting quarterback for Tennessee in the 1988 Peach Bowl, which the Volunteers won 27–22 over the Indiana Hoosiers. He was Tennessee's all-time leader in pass completions and passing yards at the time of his graduation.StatisticsProfessional careerLos Angeles Raiders Francis was selected by the Los Angeles Raiders in the sixth round of the 1989 NFL draft and spent his rookie season on the Raiders' development roster. He was waived by the Raiders on September 4, 1990.Cleveland Browns On October 11, he was signed by the Cleveland Browns and placed on the practice squad. Francis was activated by the Browns before their December 23 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He appeared in that game, completing two passes for 26 yards. Francis spent the 1991 season on injured reserve and was cut by the Browns on August 25, 1992. He was re-signed by Cleveland on September 23 when backup Todd Philcox went on the injured reserve. He was again waived by the Browns on October 1.Indianapolis Colts On November 18, 1992, the Indianapolis Colts signed Francis to their practice roster. He was waived on December 9, 1992.Personal life Francis spent time as sideline reporter for the Vol Network starting in 2007. He resigned from the job to spend more time with his family, including coaching his sons’ football teams. In addition, he now is senior vice president and financial consultant with Pinnacle Asset Management.Related Research Articles Roderick Kevin Woodson is an American former professional football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. Widely considered one of the greatest cornerbacks of all time, Woodson holds the NFL record for fumble recoveries (32) by a defensive player, and interceptions returned for touchdown (12). He was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1993. Bryan Kelly Holcomb is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. 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He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft, and has also been a member of the Cleveland Browns. D'Juan Marques Hines is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Houston.References ↑ "Transactions". NFL.com. Retrieved June 2, 2024.; ↑ "No Argument: Tennessee Qb Comes To Play". tribunedigital-chicagotribune. Retrieved August 24, 2018.; ↑ "Jeff Francis College Stats". Sports Reference . Retrieved August 24, 2018.; ↑ "Peach Bowl". Sports Reference . Retrieved August 24, 2018.; ↑ "Tennessee Volunteers Passing". Sports Reference . Retrieved August 24, 2018.; ↑ "FOR THE RECORD". Highbeam. September 10, 1989. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2018.; ↑ "1989 NFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved August 24, 2018.; ↑ "Transactions". New York Times. Retrieved August 24, 2018.; ↑ "Thursday, December 20, 1990". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 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Career NFL statistics
TD–INT:
TD–INT:	0–0
Passing yards:	26
Passer rating:	118.7
	Stats at Pro Football Reference
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