Pat Franklin was drafted No. 177 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Houston. 10 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #177
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 10
The pick
How Pat Franklin came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Houston
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
10 regular-season games
- Games played
- 10
- Final season
- 19871 years after the draft
Around pick 177
Who came off the board on either side of Pat Franklin.
Purdue
Ohio State
Georgia Tech
Houston in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Houston
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Pat Franklin in the 1986 NFL Draft
Pat Franklin is a Running back out of Houston selected No. 177 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1986 NFL Draft. 10 regular-season games Houston has produced 83 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 Pat Franklin drafted?
Pat Franklin was selected No. 177 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/pat-franklin.
What college did Pat Franklin play for?
Pat Franklin played college football at Houston in the Big 12. See every Houston draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/houston-cougars.
How did Pat Franklin's NFL career turn out?
10 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/pat-franklin.