Elvis Franks

Elvis Franks (July 9, 1957 – July 20, 2021) was an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for seven years in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Morgan State Bears.

Elvis Franks

No. 94, 74
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1957-07-09)July 9, 1957 Doucette, Texas, U.S.
Died:	July 20, 2021(2021-07-20) (aged 64) Lufkin, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	252 lb (114 kg)
Career information
College:	Morgan Sttate
NFL draft:	1980: 5th round, 116th pick
Career history
Cleveland Browns (1980–1984) Los Angeles Raiders (1985–1986) New York Jets (1986)
Career NFL statistics
Sacks: 11.5 Fumble recoveries: 3 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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]

Personal life

Franks died at home in Lufkin, Texas, on July 20, 2021. He was 64.^[3]