Dominique Franks (born October 8, 1987) is an

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coach and former

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who is the cornerbacks coach for

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. He was selected by the

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in the fifth round of the

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. Franks played

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Professional career

Pre-draft

Franks was considered one of the top cornerback prospects for the

. Franks announced on January 5, 2010, that he would forgo his senior season and enter the 2010 NFL Draft.

Atlanta Falcons

Franks was selected by the

in the fifth round (135th pick overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.

Baltimore Ravens

Franks signed with the

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on June 19, 2014. He was released on August 30, 2014, with the final round of cuts during the preseason. He re-signed with the team on October 7, 2014. He was released on November 4, 2014, after the signing of Danny Gorrer.

Hudson Valley Fort

Franks signed with the

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of the

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(FXFL) in 2015.

Coaching career

New Jersey Generals

On March 17, 2022, it was announced that Franks was hired as the defensive backs coach of the

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of the

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References

External links

Atlanta Falcons bio

{{DEFAULTSORT:Franks, Dominique 1987 births Living people Players of American football from Tulsa, Oklahoma American football cornerbacks Oklahoma Sooners football players Atlanta Falcons players Baltimore Ravens players Hudson Valley Fort players New Jersey Generals (2022) coaches Coaches of American football from Oklahoma Tulsa Golden Hurricane football coaches 21st-century American sportsmen