Khyrie Fransisco is a 6’2, 205 pound linebacker out of St. Martinville Senior High school in St Martinville, LA. He is a class of 2026 prospect committed to play at Centenary College of Louisiana. Khyrie won the defensive MVP award at the Gridiron Football bowl game. Khyrie is a well rounded athlete that can be put in any position on the field. Not only does Khyrie play football but he also plays track. Football has always been in his blood since he was little.
What are your strengths to the game?
I can play anywhere on the field, anything a coach needs I can do it, tacking, and running the ball
What were your emotions when you won the defensive MVP?
I was really proud of myself, during the season I started as quarterback and only played 3-4 games as linebacker, I adapted to a different position and was still able to succeed, and win the award
What were your thoughts on the bowl game?
I really liked it, I met a lot of new people, I also made tons of new connections, it was organized well, and sleeping on the base was different but it was a positive different
Is it hard playing 2 sports?
I wouldn’t say it is really difficult, it is like a longer football season. I do not have a passion for track like I do for football, I play track to better myself in football
Do you have any offers?
Yes, I am currently committed to Centenary College of Louisiana
What made you commit to your school?
It is not far from home, the academics are ranked higher then Louisiana State University. Centenary is ranked as the #4 best college is Louisiana. I am not only going to school to play football but to also have good academics to be successful in life
If you had to give a piece of advice to a younger player, what advice would that be?
I would say just to stay focused, there are a lot of distractions in the world such as the streets and girls. Stay away from all of that and focus on school plus football while you are young
What made you start playing football?
It was in me since I was a baby, my dad used to tell me this story, He said I would cry a lot but whenever my dad would put football on the TV I would stop crying. A lot of my family played football, so it is in my blood
What is one of your favorite game day memories?
Week one of the most recent football season, beating Cecilia High School. I ran for 2 touchdowns and threw for one, we always would lose to them until my senior year. Being able to be apart of that win was a huge feeling for me
Who is your favorite NFL player that you look up to?
Cam Newton, he was a quarterback. I played quarterback growing up, I always would watch him and wanted to be just like him. He was the best quarterback to do it
