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80 - Chris Francies

HEIGHT: 6-2
WEIGHT: 205
POSITION: WR/DB
BORN: 7/26/82
HOMETOWN: Houston, TX
COLLEGE: UTEP
AFL SEASON: Rookie

PROFESSIONAL: 2009: Francies spent time with the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. 2008: Francies spent time with the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. 2006-08: Francies was an undrafted free agent with the Green Bay Packers of the NFL.

COLLEGE: Francies was a standout wide receiver for the UTEP Miners. In three seasons in El Paso, Francies recorded 128 catches for 2,022 yards and 12 touchdowns. He was named the team’s offensive MVP as a junior. That year he was a Western Athletic Conference Honorable Mention selection. One year later, he was a member of the Conference-USA Third Team.

PERSONAL: Francies greatest moment in sports was catching a pass from Brett Farve. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, listening to music, going on biking and trail rides and watching movies. Francies attended Cypress Falls High School in Houston, Texas, where he participated in basketball, track and football.