Jethro Franklin was drafted No. 298 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. 7 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #298
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 7
- Career AV
- 150th at Fresno State
The pick
How Jethro Franklin came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
7 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 150th among Fresno State picks
- Final season
- 19891 years after the draft
Around pick 298
Who came off the board on either side of Jethro Franklin.
South Carolina
Tulsa
South Carolina State
Nebraska
Fresno State in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Fresno State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jethro Franklin in the 1988 NFL Draft
Jethro Franklin is a Defensive end out of Fresno State selected No. 298 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1988 NFL Draft. 7 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value 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 Jethro Franklin drafted?
Jethro Franklin was selected No. 298 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/jethro-franklin.
What college did Jethro Franklin play for?
Jethro 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 Jethro Franklin's NFL career turn out?
7 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/jethro-franklin.