Elvis Franks
| Date of birth | July 9, 1957 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Doucette, Texas, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Defensive end |
| US college | Morgan State |
| NFL draft | 1980 / Round: 5/ Pick 116 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1980–1984 | Cleveland Browns |
| 1985 | Los Angeles Raiders |
| 1986 | New York Jets |
| 1986 | Los Angeles Raiders |
| 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 (NFL).
Background
Franks was born on July 9, 1957, 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.