Derrick Franklin was drafted No. 260 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #260
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1984
The pick
How Derrick Franklin came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1984 classAround pick 260
Who came off the board on either side of Derrick Franklin.
Pittsburgh
North Carolina Central
Georgia Tech
North Carolina
Other DB picks from Fresno State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
DaRon Bland
DB · DAL · 2022
Fresno State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#33
Marquez Pope
DB · LAC · 1992
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#213
Michael Stewart
DB · LAR · 1987
Fresno State
#58
Richard Marshall
DB · CAR · 2006
Fresno State
#224
Omar Stoutmire
DB · DAL · 1997
Fresno State
#133
James Sanders
DB · NE · 2005
Fresno State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derrick Franklin in the 1984 NFL Draft
Derrick Franklin is a Defensive back out of Fresno State selected No. 260 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1984 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Fresno State has produced 72 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Derrick Franklin drafted?
Derrick Franklin was selected No. 260 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/derrick-franklin.
What college did Derrick Franklin play for?
Derrick Franklin played college football at Fresno State in the Mountain West. See every Fresno State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/fresno-state-bulldogs.
How did Derrick Franklin's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/derrick-franklin.