Elvis Franks was drafted No. 116 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Morgan State. 83 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #116
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 83
- Career AV
- 92nd at Morgan State
The pick
How Elvis Franks came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Morgan State
MEAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
83 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 83
- Career approximate value
- 92nd among Morgan State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 889% of career value
- Final season
- 19866 years after the draft
Around pick 116
Who came off the board on either side of Elvis Franks.
LSU · 2× Pro Bowl
Nebraska
Virginia
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Elvis Franks in the 1980 NFL Draft
Elvis Franks is a Defensive end out of Morgan State selected No. 116 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1980 NFL Draft. 83 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value Morgan State has produced 5 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Elvis Franks drafted?
Elvis Franks was selected No. 116 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/elvis-franks.
What college did Elvis Franks play for?
Elvis Franks played college football at Morgan State in the MEAC. See every Morgan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/morgan-state-bears.
How did Elvis Franks's NFL career turn out?
83 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/elvis-franks.