Deondre Francois
Quarterback
6’1
195
IMG Academy
Class of 2015
The Recruiting Rankings
247 Sports Composite: 152 (National), 22 (FL) | Profile
247 Sports: 244 (Top 247), 30 (FL)
Rivals: 170 (National), 26 (FL) | Profile
ESPN: 47 (ESPN 300), 26 (FL) | Profile
Scout: 274 (National) | Profile
Current Verbal Commitment
Undecided
Question & Answer
Q: Who did you receive your first offer from?
A: I received my first offers from North Carolina, USF, and Louisville.
Q: What is the most important thing you look for in a school?
A: If the program is family-oriented, has a reputation for winning or is an up and comer, and a strong coaching staff
Q: What is a hidden talent you have that people don’t know you are able to do?
A: I can sing and dance.
Q: What is on your pregame playlist?
A: I listen to Drake and Lil Boosie
Q: In 3-4 years where do you see yourself?
A: I see myself in college, successful, getting my degree
Q: What do you plan on studying in college?
A: I plan to study sports medicine and physical therapy.
Q: When did you have that moment where you knew you had the talent to play at an elite level in college?
A: I had that moment sophomore year when I got my first 3 offers.
Q: Who do you model your game after?
A: I model my game after Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, and a little bit of Dan Marino.
Q: Growing up what college football team were you a fan of?
A: I was a fan of the Miami Hurricanes
Q: What is your favorite movie
A: My favorite movie is Friday
Q: If you could meet any celebrity who would you pick?
A: I would like to meet Ace Hood.
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
A: I like to work out and play basketball
Q: What is your favorite quote?
A: My favorite quote is “ god gives his hardest battles to his strongest soldiers”
Highlight Video
Photo courtesy of prospects 247Sports Profile
![Three generations of Garcia's pose for a photo from Hillsborough (Tampa) on Sunday, July 12 at the AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa, Fla. From left to right is Hillsborough Head Coach Earl Garcia Jr., Earl "EJ" Garcia IV, and Earl Garcia III. [FloridaHSFootball.com]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-High-School-Football-Media-Day-Day-2-Photo-Gallery.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
![The Durant Cougars (Plant City) hold up the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Flag during the photo session of the 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers High School Football Media Day on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa, Fla. [FloridaHSFootball.com]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-High-School-Football-Media-Day-Day-1-Photo-Gallery.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
