1. Feleipe Franks was born on December 22,1997 and is an American professional football tight end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League.
18 Facts About Feleipe Franks
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Feleipe Franks was regarded as a four-star recruit by the major recruiting services, and was rated as the fifth-highest ranked pro-style quarterback and 54th-highest ranked prospect overall in the 247Sports Composite.
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Feleipe Franks originally committed to Louisiana State University to play college football on June 1,2014, but switched his commitment to the University of Florida on November 29,2015.
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Feleipe Franks struggled in the game against Michigan, and was benched in favor of Zaire in the second half after completing 5 of 9 passes for 75 yards.
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Feleipe Franks led the team in passing with 1,438 yards, nine touchdowns and eight interceptions.
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Feleipe Franks posted 2,457 passing yards, 24 passing touchdowns, six interceptions, and seven rushing touchdowns on the year.
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Florida head coach Dan Mullen said after the game that team doctors believed Feleipe Franks suffered a broken ankle and would likely miss the remainder of the season.
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On December 1,2019, Feleipe Franks announced he would be leaving the Florida program.
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On January 20,2020, Feleipe Franks announced he would be transferring to Arkansas.
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Feleipe Franks, who played baseball in high school but not at Florida, indicated that he would continue his football career.
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On May 3,2021, Feleipe Franks signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent.
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Feleipe Franks was named the third-string quarterback behind incumbent starter Matt Ryan and second-string backup Josh Rosen.
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Feleipe Franks made his NFL debut in Week 11 during the Falcons' final drive against the New England Patriots.
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In June 2022, Feleipe Franks began taking reps at the tight end position, with the Falcons announcing they were planning to use him in a hybrid role.
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On July 26,2024, Feleipe Franks signed with the Carolina Panthers.
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Feleipe Franks was promoted back to the active roster the following week.
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On March 20,2025, Feleipe Franks signed with the Atlanta Falcons.
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Feleipe Franks' older brother, Jordan, is a former NFL tight end.