Ikaika Alama-Francis

Alama-Francis was signed by the San Francisco 49ers on August 15, 2012 to a one-year deal.

Alama-Francis was released from the team on September 6, 2009.

Alama-Francis was signed by the Miami Dolphins on November 24, 2009 for a salary of $460,000 The Dolphins tried changing his position from defensive end to outside linebacker. He competed with teammate Koa Misi for a starting position.

For the 2008 season, Alama-Francis switched his uniform number from 91 to 97, after the departure of Boss Bailey who had previously worn 97.

During the 2007 mini-camp, Alama-Francis could not participate in team organized activities due to a pectoral muscle tear suffered during the Hula Bowl. Instead he worked with head Coach Rod Marinelli and the defensive coaching staff on developing his skills. Alama-Francis impressed the coaches and teammates with his work ethic and positive demeanor.

Alama-Francis gained 70 pounds over the years to build his 190-pound frame to 260 pounds. He also worked on building his strength and football defensive end knowledge to become a starter his junior and senior years. At the beginning of Alama-Francis' senior year, he was chosen by Coach Jones to represent the University of Hawaii at media day for the Western Athletic Conference at the start of the 2006 season. In his 26 starts at Hawaii he had a total of 112 tackles (62 solos) with 10 sacks.

Even though he was recruited to play basketball for New Mexico and Portland State, Alama-Francis started his career at Hawaii after graduating from high school in 2002 as a walk on to the Warrior basketball team. He played forward mostly at the end of games that were already decided.

Ikaika Alama-Francis (born December 4, 1984) is a former American football defensive end. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Hawaii.