Maryland’s massive, disruptive interior anchor with NFL pedigree
A.J. Francis was a durable, high-upside defensive tackle for Maryland, starting on the interior and logging 37 straight games played with 23 career starts, plus 11.5 career sacks and a 44-tackle peak in 2011. His calling card was size, power, and snap-to-snap stamina—he earned freshman All-American recognition in 2009 and repeated Academic All-ACC honors, which hints at both production and professionalism. If you need a tough, experienced interior lineman who can soak up blocks and flash pass-rush juice, he fits.
