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Tony Franklin is a former kicker out of Texas A&M, selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 74th overall pick (round 3) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins.
Draft Details
Tony Franklin Career Stats
- Second-team All-Pro (1986)
- Pro Bowl (1986)
- NFL scoring leader (1986)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1979)
- New England Patriots All-1980s Team
- First-team All-American (1978)
- 2× First-team All-SWC (1976, 1978)
Career Totals
| Field goals made | Field goal attempts | Field goal % | Longest field goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 | 264 | 67.0 | 59 |
Career History
- Philadelphia Eagles (1979–1983)
- New England Patriots (1984–1987)
- Miami Dolphins (1988)
Born: Big Spring, Texas, U.S. · Height: 5-8
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
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LB |  Ohio State |
| 1 | 2 |  KC |
 Mike Bell |
DE |  Colorado State |
| 1 | 3 |  CIN |
 Jack Thompson |
QB |  Washington State |
| 1 | 4 |  CHI |
 Dan Hampton |
DT |  Arkansas |
| 1 | 5 | BUF |
 Jerry Butler |
WR |  Clemson |
| 1 | 6 |  BAL |
 Barry Krauss |
LB |  Alabama |
| 1 | 7 |  NYG |
 Phil Simms |
QB | Morehead State University |
| 1 | 8 |  LA |
 Ottis Anderson |
RB |  Miami |
| 1 | 9 | CHI |
 Al Harris |
LB |  Arizona State |
| 1 | 10 |  DET |
 Keith Dorney |
G |  Penn State |
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