A talented second-year player who is expected to compete for time along the interior of the defensive line this season ... an athletic defender who has the ability to shed blocks ... No. 2 on the depth chart at nose tackle. As a Freshman (2008): Redshirt season ... made the travel squad for the first four road games. At Gonzaga College [D.C.] High School: One of the top players to come out of the District of Columbia ... a three-year starter at defensive tackle and a two-year starter at offensive tackle ... the No. 4-ranked player in Washington D.C. by Rivals.com as a senior when he posted 61 tackles, including 26 for loss and 4.5 sacks ... also had 71 pancake blocks ... rated No. 68 nationally among defensive tackles by Rivals.com ... labeled a three-star recruit by Rivals.com ... also ranked No. 82 nationally among offensive guards by Scouts.com ... a 2007 first-team All-WCAC selection along the defensive line ... also named first-team All-Met and first-team All-Pigskin Club ... played in the 2007 U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... an honorable mention All-Met choice as a junior when he racked up 71 tackles, including 4.5 sacks ... also had 60 pancakes blocks as an offensive tackle ... also considered Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, Notre Dame, UCLA, Florida State Virginia and BC ... coached by Kenny Lucas (first three years) and Joe Reyda (senior year). Personal: Born May 7, 1990 in Washington D.C. ... full name is Anthony Joseph Francis ... parents are Michael and Carrie Francis ... has one younger sister, Julia ... plans to major in communications with an interest in broadcasting ... enjoys writing poetry and music ... took part in the high school's spring musical each year ... volunteered with S.O.M.E (So Others May Eat), which fed homeless people in Washington D.C. ... had a long commute during high school, traveling nearly 30 miles one way ... undecided on a major ... enrolled in letters and sciences ... recipient of the Samuel J. LeFrak Scholarship. |
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