Elvis Franks
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||
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| Born: | July 9, 1957 Doucette, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Died: | July 20, 2021 (aged 64) Lufkin, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 252 lb (114 kg) | ||||||
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| College: | Morgan Sttate | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1980: 5th round, 116th pick | ||||||
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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.
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]
References
- ^ "Elvis Franks - Biography". ArmchairGM. Archived from the original on September 8, 2008. Retrieved June 13, 2008.
- ^ "Raider End Arrested". The New York Times. July 22, 1987. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
- ^ "Obituary Information for Elvis Andrea Franks". All Families Mortuary & Cremation Services. Retrieved July 13, 2025.