Elvis Franks
| Date of birth | July 9, 1957 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Doucette, Texas |
| 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 |
| Career stats | |
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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 allegedly attempted to sell the drug to an undercover agent.[2]
References
- ↑ "Elvis Franks - Biography". ArmchairGM. Retrieved 2008-06-13.
- ↑ "Raider End Arrested". New York Times. 1987-07-22. Retrieved 2008-06-13.
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