French attended Murray State University for two years after transferring from Middle Georgia College.
During his senior season, he caught 24 passes for 195 yards with a touchdown, making him the Racers' fourth leading receiver.
[2] As a second year player, French was one of 13 wide receivers trying to make the Roughriders final roster.
[2] In 2004, French made a total of 13 starts with 10 coming at slotback and the other three at wide receiver.
[5] On August 13, 2007 in a game against the Edmonton Eskimos, fellow Murray State graduate Andrew Nowacki caught his first career touchdown pass.
[7] For 2007, a season in which French split time between Saskatchewan and Hamilton, he recorded 34 receptions for 417 yards and tied his career high with four touchdowns.