Elvis Franks
| Born: | July 9, 1957 Doucette, Texas |
|---|---|
| Died: | July 21, 2021 |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Defensive end |
| College | Morgan State |
| NFL draft | 1980 / Round: 5/ Pick 116 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1980–1984 | Cleveland Browns |
| 1984 | Oakland Raiders |
| 1986 | New York Jets |
Elvis Franks (born July 9, 1957) is a former American football defensive end who played seven years in the National Football League.
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]
References[]
- ^ "Elvis Franks - Biography". ArmchairGM. Archived from the original on 2008-09-08. Retrieved 2008-06-13.
- ^ "Raider End Arrested". The New York Times. July 22, 1987. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
Categories:
- 1957 births
- American football defensive ends
- Cleveland Browns players
- Living people
- Los Angeles Raiders players
- Morgan State Bears football players
- Morgan State University alumni
- People from Tyler County, Texas
- Players of American football from Texas