LB De Francisco Paul “always puts the team first”

Less than a month away from the college season kickoff, Vanier rookie De Francisco Paul is working hard on making gains. 

Nicholas De Francisco Paul is ready to improve his performance and to play in another level.

Nicholas De Francisco Paul

Positions:
Linebacker, Defensive Tackle, Guard, Centre, Fullback, Tight End

Height/Weight:
6’1, 265 lbs

Teams:
Vanier Cheetahs (CEGEP Division 1)
LaSalle Warriors

Commitment:
None

Official Visits:
None

Considerations:
Open

Class:
2018

De Francisco Paul started playing football with the Lasalle Warriors and has been part of the team for the following years. He also took place in the U-15, U-17 and U-18 teams. The player has won 2 awards for the Most Valuable Defensive Player and one for the player that demonstrates most heart.

He will be part of CEGEP Division 1’s Vanier Cheetahs for his first year of college.

The best moment of his last season with the Warriors was beating their rivals in the quarterfinals. “We were a weaker team but it was a magnificent team win. We played so well as a unit and we could really feel the bond between the players. I’ll never forget the chills down my back on the sideline when I saw the clock whisper down to 0.” said the athlete.

The recruiting process has been “pretty exciting” up to now. The player also admitted being open to any CIS schools because “they all look really promising”. Concordia, McGill and Laval are at the top of his list, but he wants to focus his entire mind on the upcoming season for the moment.

His source of inspiration comes from his father. “He holds everything to a high standard. He teaches me that everything in life needs to be done properly, perfectly, detailed and efficiently. The bond between me and my father is powerful and I look up to him on and off the field” maintained De Francisco Paul.

At the moment, his training regiment consists of working out at a crossfit gym, where he does weightlifting and anaerobic workouts, and going for a run on his local football field to improve his footwork. “Make it interesting, and make it fun. But take it seriously” said the linebacker.

“Like every offseason, it is time to make gains. I am pushing myself harder in the gym and on the track. It is important to realize we haven’t peeked yet and there is always room for improvement and we need to utilize that potential.” mentioned the player.

He hopes to improve his speed, endurance and strength during the off-season.

“I want people to know that I am a fighter and I bring the people around me up. I always put the team first so I play where I am needed, not where I wanted. I am a teammate and a team player, not just a player.” affirmed De Francisco Paul.