Franklin Thomas was drafted No. 178 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Grambling St.. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #178
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1991
The pick
How Franklin Thomas came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
- Grambling St.
- Side of the ball
- Offense
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 1991 classAround pick 178
Who came off the board on either side of Franklin Thomas.
Houston
Delaware State
Michigan
Grambling St. in the 1991 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Grambling St.
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Franklin Thomas in the 1991 NFL Draft
Franklin Thomas is a Tight end out of Grambling St. selected No. 178 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1991 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Grambling St. has produced 31 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 Franklin Thomas drafted?
Franklin Thomas was selected No. 178 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/franklin-thomas.
What college did Franklin Thomas play for?
Franklin Thomas played college football at Grambling St.. See every Grambling St. draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/gramblingstate.
How did Franklin Thomas's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/franklin-thomas.