Todd Franz

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Todd Franz
No. 22, 37, 49, 29, 43
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1976-04-12) April 12, 1976 (age 48)
Enid, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:202 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school: Weatherford
College: Tulsa
NFL draft: 2000  / round: 5 / pick: 145
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Stephen Todd Franz (born April 12, 1976) is a former safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played professionally for the Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers and Washington Redskins.

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Biography

Franz was born in Enid, Oklahoma and attended Weatherford High School. [1] He played college football at the University of Tulsa. [2] He earned a degree in accounting from the University of Tulsa.

He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round (145th overall) of the 2000 NFL draft. [3] [4] Franz played in 46 games over a six-year career.

After leaving the NFL, Franz became a Real Estate Professional in the Oklahoma City Metro Area. He and his wife Tisha have two children and reside in Edmond, Oklahoma. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Todd Franz". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Todd FranzS#43". SI.com. Archived from the original on February 9, 2001. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  3. ↑ "2000 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Todd Franz". Pro-Football-Reference.Com. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  5. ↑ "SPORTS: From Fields to Dreams". edmondoutlook. Archived from the original on October 26, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
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