Former florida state quarterback deondre francois is among 51 players from historically black colleges and universities who will take part in an nfl combine at the miami dolphins training facility. Teams see him as having some mahomeslevel potential because of his. Deondre francois dismissed from florida state college. A season to mature, a season to learn jimbo fishers prostyle. Fsus strong scout team hints at bright future for seminoles. Deondre francois, florida state, dualthreat quarterback. Deondre francois is a developing quarterback prospect who flashes the upside to be a top pick in the nfl draft. Florida states quarterback deondre francois showed a ton of moxie last year as a. Get the latest news and information on your favorite teams and prospects from. Secondly, fsu quarterback deondre francois went down with a knee injury after being left alone in an empty backfield with what seemed like the bulk of the alabama defense. Deondre francois jersey jerseys for men, women and youth.
Florida state dismisses qb deondre francois after domestic. What deondre francoiss injured leg means for florida states. While he might not have the prototypical size for a jimbo fisherquarterback, he has all the arm talent in the world and established himself as the no. Whether you are chanting from the bleachers or you are putting on your best game face at home, you can support your team with the latest deondre francois jersey. Florida state quarterback deondre francois believes redshirting as a freshman was the best thing that couldve happened to him. Florida state qb deondre francois reportedly out for season. Former florida state quarterback deondre francois is among 51 players.
His arm strength is elite, and he has a natural throwing motion that should allow for good accuracy in the future. Deondre francois injury could lead to fsus qb getting a. Sep 03, 2017 what deondre francoiss injured leg means for florida states season alabama beat florida state soundly, but the seminoles biggest loss was an injury to their star quarterback. Florida state qb deondre francois dismissed from program. Former florida state quarterback deondre francois is. Andrea adelson explains how florida state qb deondre francois had been spending the offseason trying to be a better leader and example for his team. Sep 03, 2017 the failed asset protection plan for florida states deondre francois. Exfsu qb deondre francois to work out for nfl scouts south. Undisputed 10302019 live hd first things first live skip bayless and shannon sharpe on fs1 skip and shannon 289 watching live now. Aug 31, 2016 francois, who is listed at 6foot2 and 205 pounds, was the seminoles offensive scout team mvp last season, but ole miss coach hugh freeze remembers the quarterback for his work on the field two. Florida state redshirt sophomore quarterback deondre francois left the no. Get new england sports news delivered directly to your inbox by subscribing to nesn.
Deondre francois is probably one of the toughest quarterbacks in the nation after the seminoles offensive line let him get clobbered as a redshirt. Football recruiting deondre francois player profiles espn. Deondre francois led the seminoles to 10 wins, directed six fourthquarter rallies and threw for the fifthmost yards in school history 3,350. Deondre francois 4 star dualthreat quarterback for florida state on warchant. Former florida state quarterback deondre francois, along with 50 other prospects who were not invited to the nfl combine, will still have a. Mar 14, 2016 her son is florida state quarterback deondre francois. Latest on hampton pirates quarterback deondre francois including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on espn. A fourstar prospect in high school, he redshirted as a true freshman. Sam mcpherson eastern washington university twitter. The combine will be held march 28 and is for players who were not invited to the nfl scouting combine held in indianapolis in late february. Deondre francois hampton qb 2020 nfl draft profile.
Deondre francois college stats college football at sports. Deondre francois is probably one of the toughest quarterbacks in the nation after the seminoles offensive line let him get clobbered as a redshirt freshman but he kept getting back up and he kept making plays. Aug 27, 2016 meet deondre francois, florida states week 1 starting quarterback sean maguires ankle injury has deondre francois preparing for ole miss as the starting quarterback. Deondre francois born february 12, 1997 is an american football quarterback for the hampton pirates. Florida states deondre francois 2018 nfl draft scouting. A day after the quarterbacks removal from the seminoles football team over accusations of domestic violence, the. Former florida state qb deondre francois prepping for nfl. Is he a prospect people have been talking about for the 2018 class. The lefthander was part of a threeman quarterback competition in the preseason. While torrance gibson is rated as an athlete by three of the four major recruiting services, he threw for 1,789 yards and rushed for 1,063 as a dualthreat qb in 20. Coach willie taggart announced this week that junior deondre francois would start against no. Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know.
The 2015 florida state seminoles football team, variously florida state or fsu, represented florida state university in the sport of american football during the 2015 ncaa division i fbs college football season. Former florida state quarterback deondre francois is one of 51 players from historically black colleges and universities who has been invited to participate in an nfl combine at the miami dolphins. The failed asset protection plan for florida states deondre. Florida state has dismissed deondre francois, with seminoles coach willie taggart saying sunday that he had informed the quarterback the night before of his decision.
Where francois needs to also demonstrate growth is in terms of ball placement. Subscribe to the play index and get access to more data than you can imagine. The following details are from the tpd incident report. Seminoles deondre francois to have knee surgery tuesday. Ecu dl coach robert prunty hired as hampton head coach. Francois is a redshirt sophomore this year, having made his onfield debut in 2016.
Jul 23, 2014 qb deondre francois at fsu camp july 2014. Sep 03, 2017 the florida state seminoles will be without quarterback deondre francois for the foreseeable future after he was diagnosed with a torn patellar tendon. Francois could have cemented his name in the record books as one of the best owl quarterbacks ever to hit boca raton. Deondre francois football hampton university athletics. Jul 05, 2018 with new head coach willie taggart having wasted little time etching himself into the florida state culture, the big topic of the 2018 offseason has become the quarterback competition. Hell be down for the rest of the season, sadly, and tapped to take the reins is threestar true freshman james blackman, whom fsu lists as 65 and 185 pounds. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on deondre francois of the hampton pirates. Basketball cross country football golf lacrosse tennis. Deondre francois set to lead florida state on its quest for. Francois said he was relaxing at home with friend and fsu teammate zaquandre white when his girlfriend returned home and brought up a previous argument. This is someone who isnt afraid to stand in the pocket and take a big hit. While its possible he could receive some good feedback from nfl scouts or. Former florida state quarterback deondre francois, along with 50 other prospects who were not invited to the nfl combine, will still have a chance to prove themselves to nfl scouts.
Be ready to look the part among the faithful when you shop florida state seminoles deondre francois football jerseys that are available for men, women and kids. Fsu quarterback deondre francois went down with an apparent leg injury late in the seminoles 247 loss. Exfsu qb deondre francois to work out for nfl scouts. Fsu qb deondre francois leaving the program, still deciding between nfl and grad transfer. Dec 01, 2017 fsu qb deondre francois mad jimbo fisher didnt call, text before leaving. Former fsu qb francois to be part of nfls hbcu combine.
Most believe the battle will be between the 2016 acc rookie of the year, deondre francois and last seasons starter james blackman. Deondre francois is an american football quarterback for the hampton pirates. I am very happy that deondre francois is joining our program, said coach robert prunty. View the profiles of people named deondre francois. Sep 03, 2017 atlantadeondre francois hobbled out of the sideline tent, crutches under his arms, a brace running from midthigh to ankle of his left knee. Sep 03, 2017 the florida state seminoles rough start to the college football season just got much worse. Top quarterback prospects 2020 nfl draft complete list. Florida state competed in the football bowl subdivision fbs of the national collegiate athletic association ncaa. Thoughts on qb deondre francois from fsu in 2018 or 2019. Deondre francois out for season with torn patellar tendon. The failed asset protection plan for florida states deondre francois. The kid is gifted athletically and he is a legitimate threat outside of the pocket with his quickness and skill as a runner. Deondre francois tweet implies jimbo fisher didnt tell his.
He was seen suited up and practicing with the pirates. A look ahead to college football season and the 2018 draft. The long and winding road of deondre francois college football career has led him to hampton, virginia. He features a strong throwing arm, solid athleticism and excellent poise. Injury opens door for florida state qb deondre francois. Well, thats what willie taggart aims to determine during preseason camp. Despite his dual threat capability, francois is a thrower first and does well to keep his eyes down the field.
Florida state quarterback deondre francois is reportedly out for the season with a patella injury. According to a report from the orlando sentinel, florida state quarterback deondre francois spent the last two months under surveillance by the tallahassee police department because someone. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Fsu players finding ways to stay in shape during shutdown. Francois, who is listed at 6foot2 and 205 pounds, was the seminoles offensive scout team mvp last season, but ole miss coach hugh freeze remembers the quarterback for his work on the field two. Willie taggart joins college football live and says hes looking for a leader at qb in the battle between deondre francois and james blackman. Francois was florida states starter in 2016 and 2018. Jul 05, 2017 deondre francois set to lead florida state on its quest for national title. Football roster schedule coaches stats record book through 2019 additional links. Book replaced wimbush as the starter in the fourth game of the season for the fighting irish 90, no.
Scouting top college football qbs, ohio state dline in week one. Florida states deondre francois 2018 nfl draft scouting report looking at the quarterbacks strengths, weaknesses, talents and draft range. In fact, francois would benefit from taking off more to keep defenses honest. Jan 24, 2018 francois and his girlfriend provided police with very different statements regarding the incident. Fsu qb deondre francois ready to compete for starting job. Deondre francois dismissal from florida state is getting messier by the hour. Deondre francois, who played at img academy and orlando olympia high, is a rising star on fsus scout team. Whether you are chanting from the bleachers or you are putting on your best game face at home, you can support your team with the latest deondre francois. Get college football 2019 season stats, career statistics, game logs and injury updates on the hampton pirates quarterback. Francois used his first year as an understudy to gain an intimate knowledge of jimbo fishers offense, a scheme that has won national championships while sending numerous players into the nfl. Francois put his name throughout the record book in 2019 after a season that saw him throw for 2,522 yards, 205 completions and 26. Deondre francois injury could hurt seminoles title hopes. Fsu qb deondre francois leaving the program, still.
Family of deondre francois ex claims her apology is a fake. Exflorida state qb deondre francois, a former top 100 prospect. Florida state quarterback deondre francois left their season opener in the fourth quarter after a big blow to the back of the. Fsus francois an unknown for rebels the clarionledger. Deondre francois qb hampton draft player profile the.
He suffered a season ending knee injury in week 1 of the 2017 season. Obviously, hes not eligible in 2017, but he turns 21 in february 2018. Francois spent twoplus seasons as the starting quarterback of the seminoles. Deondre francois was florida states starting quarterback in 2016 and 2018. Deondre francois, qb, florida state nfl draft bible. Nfl scout crushes qb deondre francois after dismissal.
The noles are in the midst of summer where players are working out on their own with. Deondre francois videos fsu not ready to commit to starting qb willie taggart joins college football live and says hes looking for a leader at qb in the battle between deondre francois and james. Football recruiting deondre francois player profiles. Hockman took a redshirt in his first year on campus in 2017 and led the scout team. Ap florida state quarterback deondre francois will have seasonending knee surgery tuesday, leaving command of the offense to a true freshman. Deondre francois born february 12, 1997 is an american football quarterback for the. Exflorida state qb deondre francois transfers to hampton. Norfolk state, hampton university prospects lost their pro. I feel like every time i turn on fsu tape he stands out.
Exflorida state qb deondre francois, a former top 100. Fsu qb deondre francois looking for smoother sailing in. Join facebook to connect with deondre francois and others you may know. The former starting quarterback at florida state has landed at hampton, the team announced friday. Apr 18, 2016 if theres one quarterback on the roster that has a real shot of challenging maguire for the job, its deondre francois. Jordan love is a onetime sleeper who is now the talk of scouts. He previously played for the florida state seminoles. Meet deondre francois, florida states week 1 starting. The tallahassee democrat is reporting that florida state quarterback deondre francois is being investigated in connection with a domestic violence incident that occurred early wednesday morning. Francois, girlfriend provide very different accounts. He is a cerebral football player with unbelievable. Fsu football will be counting on deondre francois to be healthy for fall camp and create a full qb competition.
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