The Ottawa Redblacks acquired linebacker Kevin Francis from the Edmonton Elks for a 2024 fourth-round pick.
Kevin Francis is six foot six and weighs 239 pounds. The 30-year-old from Toronto, Ontario, signed with the Elks on February 14, 2023. He was later placed on the suspended list prior to the start of training camp. Before Edmonton, Francis played one season with the B.C. Lions in 2022 with 22 tackles on special teams in 18 games.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders selected Francis in the third round of the 2016 CFL Supplemental Draft. He played three seasons in Saskatchewan with 44 tackles (15 DT, 29 ST) and two forced fumbles in 45 games. In 2019, he signed with the Ottawa Redblacks with eight tackles on special teams in seven games.
Then, in 2021, Francis returned to Saskatchewan, making five tackles (3 DT, 2 ST) in 12 games. After Saskatchewan, he signed with the B.C. Lions. Collegiately, Francis played tight end at North Carolina A&T (2012-15) with 17 catches for 163 yards in 33 games for the Aggies.
