Byron Franklin was drafted No. 50 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 77 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #50
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 77
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1658th at Auburn
The pick
How Byron Franklin came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Auburn
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
77 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 77
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1658th among Auburn picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1062% of career value
- Final season
- 19876 years after the draft
Around pick 50
Who came off the board on either side of Byron Franklin.
Villanova · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
LSU
Pittsburgh · Hall of Fame · 6× Pro Bowl
Nebraska
Auburn in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Auburn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Byron Franklin in the 1981 NFL Draft
Byron Franklin is a Wide receiver out of Auburn selected No. 50 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1981 NFL Draft. 77 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Auburn has produced 183 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 Byron Franklin drafted?
Byron Franklin was selected No. 50 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/byron-franklin.
What college did Byron Franklin play for?
Byron Franklin played college football at Auburn in the SEC. See every Auburn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/auburn-tigers.
How did Byron Franklin's NFL career turn out?
77 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/byron-franklin.