Arnold Franklin was drafted No. 303 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1986 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #303
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How Arnold Franklin came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 19871 years after the draft
Around pick 303
Who came off the board on either side of Arnold Franklin.
South Carolina
BYU
North Carolina in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
North Carolina · 4× Pro Bowl
#10
Eric Ebron
TE · DET · 2014
North Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
#15
Ethan Horton
TE · KC · 1985
North Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
#45
Freddie Jones
TE · LAC · 1997
North Carolina
#174
Deems May
TE · LAC · 1992
North Carolina
#64
Richard Quinn
TE · DEN · 2009
North Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Arnold Franklin in the 1986 NFL Draft
Arnold Franklin is a Tight end out of North Carolina selected No. 303 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1986 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games North Carolina has produced 154 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 Arnold Franklin drafted?
Arnold Franklin was selected No. 303 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/arnold-franklin.
What college did Arnold Franklin play for?
Arnold Franklin played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Arnold Franklin's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/arnold-franklin.