Daniel Joseph France was born on April 1,1991 and is a former American football offensive tackle.
23 Facts About Dan France
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Dan France was originally signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2014.
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Dan France was a three-year starter for North Royalton's basketball and football teams.
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Dan France played both defensive end and tight end for head coach Nick Ciulli and excelled at both positions.
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Dan France received offers from Michigan State, Indiana, Iowa, NC State, Purdue, Northwestern, Stanford, and Vanderbilt.
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Dan France redshirted his first year as a true freshman.
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Dan France made his collegiate debut in the Spartan's season opener against Western Michigan and finished the victory with two tackles, a quarterback hurry, and a pass break-up.
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Dan France finished his sophomore season with 29 knockdowns and started 13 games.
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Dan France remained as Michigan State's starting left tackle to begin his junior season.
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Dan France missed the Spartan's annual rivalry game against Michigan due to a concussion.
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Dan France started all 13 games at right guard but missed the Rose Bowl against Stanford due to a lower leg injury.
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Dan France finished his last season at Michigan State with a career high 69.5 knockdowns, was an All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and media, and was twice voted the Spartan's offensive lineman of the week.
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Dan France finished his collegiate career with 46 game appearances and 37 starts, 119.5 knockdowns, and 25 dominators.
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Dan France was not invited to the NFL combine but did perform at Michigan State's annual pro day on March 11,2014.
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On September 5,2015, Dan France was waived by the Bengals and was signed to their practice squad the next day.
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Dan France was released by the Bengals on November 30,2015.
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Dan France united with his former Cincinnati Bengals' offensive coordinator Hue Jackson when he was hired as the Browns' new head coach on January 13,2016.
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On November 29,2016, Dan France was signed to the Carolina Panthers' active roster from the Browns' practice squad after the Panthers suffered numerous injuries to their offensive linemen, including Michael Oher, Ryan Kalil, and Gino Gradkowski.
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On September 1,2017, Dan France was placed on injured reserve.
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Dan France was raised by his parents, John and Judy France, and majored in hospitality business at Michigan State.
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Dan France is able to kick field goals and has made one from 50-yards.
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Dan France is a fan of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Family Guy, and Forrest Gump and cites golf as one of his hobbies.
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Dan France is engaged to be married to his fiancee Kelsey in 2017.