Cincinnati Bengals Franks signed with the
Cincinnati Bengals as an
undrafted free agent on April 28, 2018. Franks failed to make the Bengals' 53-man roster out of training camp and was subsequently signed to the team's practice squad. Franks was promoted to the active roster on October 23, 2018, after tight end
Mason Schreck was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. Franks made his NFL debut on October 28, 2018, against the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers and recorded his first career reception after catching a 32-yard pass from
Andy Dalton. In his rookie season Franks played in six games with two receptions for 37 yards and one tackle on special teams. Franks was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019, but was signed to the practice squad the following day. He was promoted to the active roster on December 27, 2019. On September 5, 2020, Franks was waived by the Bengals.
Philadelphia Eagles On September 15, 2020, Franks was signed to the
Philadelphia Eagles practice squad. He was released on September 29, 2020.
Cleveland Browns Franks was signed to the
Cleveland Browns' practice squad on October 13, 2020. He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on November 4, 2020. Franks was signed to a reserve/futures contract by the Browns on January 18, 2021. Franks was waived by the Browns on August 31, 2021. Franks was re-signed to the Browns' practice squad on September 1, 2021. He was elevated to the Browns' active roster on September 25, 2021, prior to the Browns' week 3 matchup against the
Chicago Bears, and reverted to the practice squad on September 27, 2021. Franks was released by the Browns on September 28, 2021.
Kansas City Chiefs On January 11, 2022, Franks signed a reserve/future contract with the
Kansas City Chiefs. He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on November 23, 2022. Franks won his first
Super Bowl ring when the Chiefs defeated the
Philadelphia Eagles in
Super Bowl LVII. On April 17, 2023, Franks announced his retirement from professional football. ==Personal life==