Daniel Lamont "Bubba" Franks (born January 6, 1978
in Riverside, California) is an American football
tight end who is currently a free agent. He was
originally drafted by the Green Bay Packers 14th
overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college
football at the University of Miami.
Bubba attended Big Spring High School In Big Spring
TX and was an all state tight end there.
Bubba played high school football at Big Spring
(Texas) High School. Franks played collegiate
football at the University of Miami, one of the
premier collegiate football programs in the nation,
where he was known for making extraordinary
one-handed receptions. He redshirted in 1996, but
was very productive in the 1997, 1998 and 1999
seasons, setting the University of Miami record for
most touchdowns by a tight end, with 12. He was also
named to the All-Big East team twice and was named
as an All-American in 1999.
Franks waived his final year of eligibility to enter
the 2000 NFL Draft and was selected in the first
round, with the 14th overall selection, by the Green
Bay Packers.
