1. Daniel Lamont "Bubba" Franks was born on January 6,1978 and is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for nine seasons in the National Football League.
10 Facts About Bubba Franks
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Bubba Franks played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, earning first-team All-American honors in 1999.
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Bubba Franks was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2000 NFL draft with the 14th overall pick.
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Bubba Franks played collegiate football at the University of Miami, where he was known for his extraordinary one-handed receptions.
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Bubba Franks 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.
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Bubba Franks was named to the All-Big East team twice and was named as an All-American in 1999.
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Bubba 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.
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Bubba Franks missed much of the 2005 season with knee and neck injuries.
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On February 20,2008, Bubba Franks was released by the Packers after an unproductive and injury-plagued 2007 season in which he was demoted to second string tight end behind Donald Lee.
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On March 16,2008, Bubba Franks agreed to terms with the New York Jets on a one-year deal.