Elvis Franks Explained

Elvis Franks
Number:94, 74
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:July 9, 1957
Birth Place:Doucette, Texas, U.S.
Death Place:Lufkin, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:252
College:Morgan St.
Draftyear:1980
Draftround:5
Draftpick:116
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Sacks
Statvalue1:11.5
Statlabel2:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue2:3
Pfr:FranEl20

Elvis Franks (born July 9, 1957) is a former American football defensive end who played seven years in the National Football League (NFL).

Background

Franks was born on July 9, 1957, in Doucette, Texas. He attended Kirby High School in Woodville, Texas, and college at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. He received a full athletic scholarship for track and field, but after being approached by a football coach, he began to play for the football team.[1]

Controversy

In 1986, while he was a member of the Los Angeles Raiders, Franks was arrested in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, on a charge of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Franks attempted to sell the drug to an undercover agent.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Elvis Franks - Biography . ArmchairGM . 2008-06-13 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080908050934/http://www.armchairgm.com/Elvis_Franks . 2008-09-08 .
  2. News: Raider End Arrested . December 5, 2021 . . July 22, 1987.