Andrew Franks

RPI graduate and NFL kicker Andrew Franks is heading into this second NFL season with the Miami Dolphins. Unlike last year, the D-III standout heads into the year as the starter with the 'Phins. He joined Brady Farkas and Zach Bye on 'Big Board Sports' on Tuesday morning to talk about his expectations for training camp, the state of the Dolphins, what it's like to know the franchise has more stabi

One year ago at this time Andrew Franks was getting ready to graduate from RPI while trying to prepare for the NFL Draft. Fast forward a year, and Franks is coming off a season which saw him earn the starting kicker job for the Miami Dolphins...

The Washington Redskins aren't going to be very good this year. After all the quarterback drama involving Robert Griffin III, how could they be? The Miami Dolphins seemed to forget that on Sunday, letting Washington hang around before winning 17-10...

News broke this weekend that kicker Andrew Franks has won the starting kicker job for the Miami Dolphins. Franks was an undrafted free agent this season after a stellar collegiate career at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). He beat out Caleb Sturgis, who had the job for two seasons, kicking to a 77...

It was unceremonious and none of them made the official stat sheet, but yesterday was the first professional football game of the season for Albany natives Dion Lewis and Joe Vellano, and the first of their professional careers for Albany products Andrew Franks and Brian Parker...

Three players with ties to the Capital Region signed NFL contracts at the conclusion of the NFL Draft. While none of the three were drafted, all three will have the opportunity to compete for a spot on an NFL roster. RPI Kicker Andrew Franks was signed by the Miami Dolphins while UAlbany tight end Brian Parker signed with the Chargers...

RPI kicker Andrew Franks has been garnering a lot of attention around the NFL lately. The Bills, Chargers, and Raiders all attended his Pro Day at RPI last week. He's recently met with the Colts, and will meet with the Dolphins soon. On Tuesday, the two-time Liberty League Special Teams Player of the Year joined Armen and Levack in studio to talk about his kicking ability, the NFL process, how he

RPI standout Andrew Franks held his NFL Pro Day yesterday in Troy in front of NFL scouts from the Bills, Chargers, and Raiders, Franks was named an American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) All-American after a stellar season at RPI...

RPI senior kicker Andrew Franks was named to the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) All-America team after a record-setting season. Franks connected on 16 of 25 field goals, including three of 50 or more yards. He also led the Red Hawks in scoring with 78 points...

RPI kicker Andrew Franks is reportedly seeing interest from NFL teams. The senior led RPI in scoring a year ago with 53 points and broke the school record by kicking a 51-yarder this season. He was a Division III First-Team All-America selection and was RPIs Special Teams Player of the Year in 2013...