2003: Franks has played in all 16 games. Started 15 games last season, pulling in 30 passes for 241 yards (8.0) average and four touchdowns. ... Has 21 touchdowns for his career, with a knack for making plays in the red zone. Ranks third in team annals in touchdowns by a tight end, ranking behind Paul Coffman (39) and Ed West (25). ... Touchdowns have gone from nine to seven to four in the last three seasons but his blocking has improved to make up for scoring punch. ... Made third straight Pro Bowl, playing when the Giants’ Jeremy Shockey skipped the event due to injury. ... Scored 23-yard touchdown in playoff victory against Seattle. ... Under contract through 2004.

On pace to become second tight end in Packers history with three straight Pro Bowl selections. Paul Coffman also was named to three straight Pro Bowls between 1982-84. ... Selected to his second straight Pro Bowl as a starter after catching a career-high 54 passes (442 yards) in 2002. Led NFC tight ends in touchdowns with seven. ... Played in all 16 games for the third straight season, including 15 starts. ... Caught a career-high 36 passes (for 322 yards) to rank fourth among Packers in 2001. Caught more passes in his first two NFL seasons - 70 - than any other tight end in Packers history, topping the prior mark of 56 by Paul Coffman (1978-79).

College
Played three seasons (1997-99) for the University of Miami (Fla.), starting the last two-and-a-half years. Redshirted in 1996. Though he left school with one season of eligibility remaining, still finished his career with the UM record for touchdown receptions by a tight end (12). Finished with 77 receptions for 1,038 yards with the Hurricanes.