text: He's used to picking up running backs but will soon be picking up fares as Miami Dolphins defensive tackle AJ Francis takes up a second job as an Uber taxi driver. The 6ft 5in, 330lb NFL player is a regular user of the taxi app and yesterday told fans that he had sent them a job application, explaining 'it would be a cool way to get some extra cash'. The pro footballer also took to Twitter to explain the decision, stating: 'People ask me why would you want to be an Uber driver if you play in the NFL... You know what's better than NFL money? More money.' Second job: Dolphins defensive tackle AJ Francis has sent an application to taxi app Uber as he wants be a driver during the off-season to earn extra cash . Unusual decision: Francis plans to work for the $40billion taxi firm during the sport's off-season - a rare occurrence considering the money that professional players earn today . Francis plans to work for the $40billion taxi firm during the sport's off-season - a rare occurrence considering the money that professional players earn today. Speaking to New York Daily News, he said: 'I've been using the app for two years and every driver I talk to says it really helps supplement their income. 'I always worked odd jobs. I mowed lawns in summer and shoveled snow in the winter. I got a job in a deli cutting meat. I was a bouncer at a night club in college. 'I'd go wherever they pay me to take them. The customer is always right.' Curt response: The 24-year-old offers his reason for wanting to become an Uber driver on Twitter yesterday . Francis, who played his college ball at Maryland, is set to make $510,000 next season, according to NFL salary website Over The Cap - but still plans to work for Uber during the off-season . Francis recently bought an impressive  white Dodge Charger with black trim and will use the car to ferry passengers around Fort Lauderdale when he becomes a certified Uber driver. Uber is one of a number of apps people can use to book and pay for taxi journeys. Launched in 2009 and currently in operation in more than 250 cities across 55 countries, the app makes cities more accessible for people by ‘seamlessly connecting riders to drivers’, according to the company website. The app detects the GPS on a mobile device and finds the nearest available driver. Users can track the vehicle, pay with their phone, and even split the fare with friends using a credit card system. The player is yet to feature in an NFL regular season game but says he's desperate to begin making a contribution on the field. Francis, who played his college ball at Maryland,  is set to make $510,000 next season, according to NFL salary website Over The Cap. In a Tweet about his latest venture, he wrote: 'Just applied to be an Uber driver... I hope my background check goes well.' One fan quickly commented on the post writing: 'Are you serious about the Uber thing? I'm pretty sure I've never heard of an NFL player moonlighting as a driver.' Francis then replied: 'My first job was behind a deli counter. In college I worked as a nightclub bouncer. I'm a fan of odd jobs lol.' Twitter exchange: A fan expresses his surprise at the NFL player's decision to become an Uber driver . Odd-job man: The 6ft 5in, 330lb NFL player claimed after regularly using the taxi app he decided to send an application to work for them, explaining 'it would be a cool way to get some extra cash'
target: The 6ft 5in, 330lb NFL player told fans on Twitter of his application to Uber .
  He explained: 'You know what's better than NFL money? More money'
  He's yet to play in NFL game but predicted to make $510,000 next season .
  He will drive passengers around Florida in his brand new Dodge Charger .