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WR CHRIS FRANCIES #83 6' 1" • 203 lbs. • Texas-El Paso Exp: 2nd NFL Season, 2nd Packers Season Age: 25 Acquired: Free Agent 2006 Current Status: Active Roster   Name is pronounced FRAN-siss Has had three stints on the Packers' active roster and four on the practice squad during his first two years One of the most productive receivers in UTEP history, he earned team offensive MVP honors in 2005 A three-sport standout as a prep in Houston, Texas, who grew up idolizing Jerry Rice Pro Summary Backup receiver looks to land a roster spot out of training camp for the third straight year Has shown enough promise to be signed to the practice squad the last two seasons and elevated to the active roster for separate stints in each year Officially still a second-year player because he only played in one game in 2007 after appearing in six in 2006 to accrue one year of service Voted by his teammates as the Packers' 2007 'Ed Block Courage Award' winner for persevering through the sudden death of his father last fall Made an immediate contribution to the wide receiver corps when signed to the active roster in Week 6 of his rookie year His clutch third-down catch at Miami, the first of his career, set up a fourth-quarter touchdown to preserve one of the season's monumental victories at Miami Had two catches for 16 yards that season, his career totals Originally signed by Green Bay as a non-drafted free agent on May 5, 2006 2007 Season Waived in the final preseason roster reduction and re-signed to the practice squad for the second straight year Was elevated to the active roster on Sept. 15, the day before the game at New York Giants, when Carlyle Holiday (knee) was placed on injured reserve Played a handful of offensive snaps at New York (Sept. 16) but did not see any action the following week vs. San Diego (Sept. 23) Released a second time and re-signed to the practice squad, where he remained the rest of the season Voted by his teammates as the 2007 'Ed Block Courage Award' winner for persevering through the sudden death of his father last fall 2006 Season Split time on both the practice squad and active roster, with two separate stints Played in seven games and was listed as inactive for three others Saw action at wide receiver and kick returner In 38 snaps from scrimmage, caught a pair of passes for 16 yards Also made one special teams tackle Waived in the team's final preseason roster reduction, was re-signed to the practice squad, Sept. 4 Spent the season's first six weeks on the practice squad before signing to the active roster, Oct. 18 At Miami (Oct. 22), made his NFL debut, lining up at kick returner and receiver; on a fourth-quarter TD drive that put the game out of reach, caught his first career pass, a slant route that went for a 12-yard gain on a crucial third-and-1 to set up David Martin's TD reception one play later In 31-14 triumph vs. Arizona (Oct. 29), drew consecutive pass-interference calls on CB Antrel Rolle in the first quarter, setting up another Martin touchdown reception for the game's first score Caught his second pass, a 4-yard gain, vs. the N.Y. Jets (Dec. 3) Released Dec. 5 to make room for Holiday, who was claimed on waivers; re-signed to the practice squad two days later Was back on the active roster for the final three games, after the team placed DE Michael Montgomery on injured reserve College A four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at Texas-El Paso Played in 47 games, earning 39 starts, for the Miners Concluded his career ranked sixth in UTEP history in receptions (128) and receiving yardage (2,022), and ninth in touchdown receptions (12) Caught at least one pass in his last 43 games Named team offensive MVP in 2005, finished his senior season with 44 catches for 774 yards (17.6 avg.) and five touchdowns Earned third-team All-Conference USA accolades in 2005 Posted four 100-yard receiving games, including three consecutively (at Memphis, at Rice, vs. Tulsa) Reeled in 33 catches as a junior (2004), gaining 558 yards (16.9 avg.) and four touchdowns as he started all 12 games A 2004 All-WAC honorable mention selection Started all 13 games and recorded 24 catches for 343 yards (14.3 avg.) and two touchdowns in his sophomore campaign of 2003 Played in 10 games, including five starts, as a redshirt freshman in 2002 Finished second on the squad with 27 receptions for 347 yards (12.9 avg.) and one touchdown Majored in biology Personal Given name Christopher Cerell Francies Last name is pronounced FRAN-siss Born in Houston, Texas Engaged to the former Stacy Bernard, his college sweetheart, with plans to marry in the summer of 2008 Lists Jerry Rice as his childhood hero A three-year letterwinner at Cypress Falls (Texas) High School Earned first-team All-District 16-5A distinction as a senior (2000) Recorded 26 catches for 600 yards and one touchdown in his senior season Also posted six interceptions and a fumble recovery as a defensive back A three-sport athlete, also lettered in basketball and track Earned third-team all-district honors in basketball as a senior Competed in 4x400, 4x100, long jump and triple jump in track Has participated in the Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon, the Donald Driver Celebrity Softball Game, the local United Way's Hometown Huddle to make improvements to the domestic abuse shelter Golden House, and a lunch with Santa to benefit the local Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter Recently attained his degree from University of Texas-El Paso in biology, and in 2007 received the Ed Block Courage Award Also worked out with former roommate Johnnie Lee Higgins Jr., a 2007 draft pick of the Oakland Raiders; Higgins is a cousin of Francies' fiancée An avid fisherman, his favorite spot is in Galveston, Texas, though he has tried the local waters of the Fox River Recently enjoyed an off-season vacation in Las Vegas Enjoys blues music and lists Al Green as his favorite artist Residence: El Paso, Texas Player Stats Back To Top Receiving Rushing Year GP GS No Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD 2006 Green Bay 7 0 2 16 8.0 12 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 Additional statistics: Miscellaneous tackles - 1 in 2006. SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Receiving Receptions: 1, twice Yards: 12, at Mia. (10/22/06) Long: 12, at Mia. (10/22/06) NFL debut: at Miami, 10/22/06 CAREER TRANSACTIONS 2006: Signed by Green Bay Packers as non-drafted free agent, May 5...Waived by Packers, Sept. 2...Re-signed by Packers to practice squad, Sept. 4...Signed from practice squad, Oct. 18...Waived by Packers, Dec. 5...Re-signed by Packers to practice squad, Dec. 7...Re-signed by Packers from practice squad, Dec. 16. CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRATION: After 2007 ELIAS Game By Game Packers Stats Game Date Opp Receiving No Yds Avg TD Oct 22, 2006 @MIA 1 12 12.0 0 Oct 29, 2006 ARI 0 0 0.0 0 Nov 5, 2006 @BUF 0 0 0.0 0 Nov 12, 2006 @MIN 0 0 0.0 0 Nov 19, 2006 NE 0 0 0.0 0 Nov 27, 2006 @SEA 0 0 0.0 0 Dec 3, 2006 NYJ 1 4 4.0 0 Dec 17, 2006 DET 0 0 0.0 0 Dec 21, 2006 MIN 0 0 0.0 0 Dec 31, 2006 @CHI 0 0 0.0 0 2006 Totals 2 16 8.0 0 Sep 16, 2007 @NYG 0 0 0.0 0 Sep 23, 2007 SD 0 0 0.0 0 2007 Totals 0 0 0.0 0 Packers Totals 2 16 8.0 0 Statistics provided by Elias Sports Bureau