section: | slug: ole-miss-lands-utsa-wr-zakhari-franklin-the-top-player-available-in-transfer-portal | sport: collegefootball | route: article_single.us | Al Woods. He ran an offense that played eight future NCAA Division I players, including Steve Luke (Ohio State Buckeyes), Larry Harper (Miami Redskins, now RedHawks), Mike Mauger (Wisconsin Badgers, Kent State Golden Flashes) and Willie Spencer (World Football League). UTSA wide receiver Zakhari Franklin, the top remaining prospect available in the transfer portal, committed to Ole Miss Saturday. [5], On January 28, 2015, Franklin rejoined the 49ers to an entry-level coaching position under head coach Jim Tomsula, who was his defensive line coach from 2007-2010. [23], Franklin was drafted by the Tampa Bay Bandits in the 17th round of the 2022 USFL Draft. All Rights Reserved. He tallied 3,348 yards and 37 touchdowns through the air in four years with the Roadrunners. There's no clarification about the severity or nature of Franklin's injury. Is Will Franklin in the Hall of Fame? Michigan had outscored its opponents 32058, Ohio State by a margin of 36133. Franklin (knee) cleared waivers and reverted to Tampa Bay's PUP list Wednesday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports. Penn State football coach James Franklin told a player not to talk to police following a fight with a star linebacker in a 2018 incident that involved punching, choking and a knife being pulled . He played college football for the University of Tennessee Volunteers. "Eventually, it went away. [21] On February 7, 2021 he won the Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, even though he did not play a single snap for the entire season. [8], After retiring from football, Franklin rose to vice president at King World Productions in New York City, a television distributor that produced Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, and Oprah. Early years [ edit] [26], Franklin and all other Tampa Bay Bandits players were all transferred to the Memphis Showboats after it was announced that the Bandits were taking a hiatus and that the Showboats were joining the league. He was the starting quarterback for the Michigan Wolverines from 1972 to 1974. Tanzel Smart #79. Report: Shannon Sharpe is leaving Undisputed, The window is open for a Dalvin Cook trade, Romeo Doubs on Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love: I dont really see whats the big difference, Other teams would oppose Tom Brady going from owner to player. All Rights Reserved. He played college football for Florida State, Auburn and Florida Atlantic. Franklin is expected to start at strong safety Sunday against the Saints because Juston Burris (ribs) is on injured reserve, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports. Aubrayo Razyo Franklin ( / bre.o /; born August 27, 1980) is a former American football nose tackle and in 2015, he was an assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: profiles | Franklin played seven seasons in the NFL as an interior lineman from 2011-17 for the Denver Broncos, San Diego Chargers and Washington. Franklin was placed on season-ending injured reserve before the full severity of his knee issue was revealed. 108 player nationally and No. 1 RB in 2025 Anthony Rogers, Big 12 commissioner pursuing 'national' conference, Pac-12 title odds: Washington, not USC, is best bet, Saban headed to Washington to lobby for NIL changes, SEC increases fines for fans rushing field or court. Franklin is coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons. Franklin should handle a full workload as long as he holds his own, and he could have a busy day trying to slow down Saints running back Alvin Kamara. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about quarterback James Franklin on ESPN. 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Down to 5, But which way is home? Liam Anderson. As a result, the rookie not only led the Panthers in tackles, but he also recorded his first career sack. Franklin is still recovering from an ACL tear suffered during the 2020 preseason and remains a free agent entering Week 16. Will Franklin weighed 200 lbs (90 kg) when playing. He was a consensus All-American pick as a sophomore in 1976 and earned All-American honors again as a senior in 1978. All Rights Reserved. Julian Love #20. Bradlee Anae #50. He grew increasingly unhappy with his role on the team and on March 8, 2017, ESPN reported he was moving to wide receiver for the 2017 season.[9]. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: profiles | He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2018. That means Franklin could have a quick path to playing time in Ole Miss' offense. According to his Twitter account, Franklin signed in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Edmonton Eskimos on April 10, 2015. As a senior in 2013, Franklin appeared in 10 games, missing four due to injury. [10] He returned for the start of the season, but battled injuries throughout the season, appearing in only nine games. As a returner, he averaged 30.0 yards per return in three seasons, including touchdowns of 100, 96 and 98 yards. Former Vanderbilt and current Penn State football coach James Franklin came straight from the 2023 NFL Draft to attend the Commodores' baseball game against Kentucky on Friday night . Ole Miss football and coach Lane Kiffin is still in the hunt for the No. Bumphus, an undrafted rookie out of Tennessee, signed last week before the start of organized team activities. [15] Two months later, on November 24, he returned to Chicago's practice squad. John Franklin III (born September 21, 1994) is a German-born American football wide receiver for the Memphis Showboats of the United States Football League (USFL). However, it appears he may not be as far along as the Buccaneers had thought, given his failed physical status. Franklin was best known for his barefoot kicking style, which led to his nickname " the Barefoot Kicker ". Franklin has yet to play since Week 10 due to the ankle injury, so his expected return will be a boost to the defense and special teams. That's all I ever strived for. [6] Ohio State had gone to the Rose Bowl the year before,[7] which normally would have given Michigan the tie-breaker edge. 4. Franklin has mostly contributed on special teams this season, while providing extra depth at safety. USATSI UTSA wide receiver Zakhari Franklin, the top remaining prospect available in the transfer portal, committed to Ole Miss Saturday. Ole Miss also welcomed Louisiana Tech's Tre Harris and Texas A&M's Chris Marshall via the portal, though Marshall was dismissed in May. Greenville St. Joe defeated Tri-County Academy 26-14 in the MAIS Class 4A championship at Jackson Academy on Nov. 17, 2022. Montrae Braswell. That production should help his case to keep a valuable role regardless of when Burris returns. He tallied 3,348 yards and 37 touchdowns through the air in four years with the Roadrunners. Franklin (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. He played college football for the University of Tennessee Volunteers . In his rookie year, he only appeared in one game recording one tackle. On July 20, 2012, Franklin signed a one-year contract with the San Diego Chargers. He is also a member of the Sun Bowl's 75th Anniversary All-Sun Bowl Team.[5]. 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Franklin received the minimum restricted free-agent tender from the Panthers on Monday, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports. Franklin finished with seven tackles (five solo) and a sack in Sunday's 33-31 loss to the Chiefs. In football, as a senior, he was an All-Conference and an All-State honoree and finished his senior season with 12 sacks and 180 tackles. Franklin officially entered the portal April 28, though he did not confirm the move until Friday. He played college football for North Carolina A&T and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos in 2021 . Penn State football: James Franklin's college career ranked by ESPN Teams Big Ten Iowa Michigan Michigan St. Nebraska Ohio St. Rutgers Wisconsin SEC Alabama Arkansas Auburn Florida Georgia LSU. He completed 63.3% of his passes for 2865 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Franklin was waived with a failed physical designation Tuesday, and after going unclaimed by the NFL's other 31 teams, he'll move to the Bucs' PUP list. "Not only does he check off the boxes with size, strength and speed," Gators coach Nick Nester said in January. All Rights Reserved. Franklin (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Bill Voth of the team's official site reports. He was also a member of the Detroit Lions, Edmonton Eskimos, Toronto Argonauts, and Saskatchewan Roughriders. Shaquille Leonard #53. [4] Franklin led Missouri to a number of comeback victories, erasing a 14-point deficit against the Texas A&M Aggies[5] and the Texas Tech Red Raiders,[6] and a 10-point deficit against the Kansas Jayhawks. Not a member? The 25-year-old's rehab process should leave him with ample time to return to full health for 2021. Franklin was best known for his barefoot kicking style, which led to his nickname "the Barefoot Kicker". How tall is Tony Franklin? 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In two preseason games, Franklin completed 26 of 40 pass attempts for 316 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. On November 13, 2019, Franklin was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad. Where was Tony Franklin born? Franklin is coming off a breakout season in 2022 when he led . 2021: Texas District 13-3A-II Newcomer of the Year as a freshman; Helped Franklin to a 16-0 record and the Class 3A-Division II state title. Franklin broke Lake Cormorant's single-season sacks record with 19 last season. On February 21, 1984, Franklin was traded to the New England Patriots for a sixth-round draft choice in the 1985 NFL Draft. Franklin officially entered the portal April 28, though he did not confirm the move until Friday. He's taken on more responsibility of late, as he started the last four games and posted 18 tackles, a sack and a pass breakup. Tony Franklin is 5-8 (173 cm) tall. Franklin typically plays exclusively on special teams, so his potential absence Sunday against the Buccaneers won't affect Carolina's defensive game plan. He was recruited by Michigan after starring for the Massillon High School football team in Ohio. section: | slug: | sport: football | route: player_profile_home | CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegefootball | pageType: stories | "God was telling me my playing days were about up,". That means Franklin could have a quick path to playing time in Ole Miss' offense. There were several explanations including that Franklin broke his collarbone in the game,[citation needed] that the Wolverines failed to win on their home field, and that Ohio State had entered the game as the higher ranked team. When was Tony Franklin born? After an epic struggle, the game ended in a 1010 tie. 8:11 pm ET, Urban Meyer equates NIL collectives to 'cheating', Alabama lands No. [2] Franklin's NCAA record only lasted until 1977, when both Russell Erxleben and Steve Little made 67-yard field goals, and he has since been passed by two other men and tied by Martn Gramtica. Highland Park, Los Angeles Joined October 2015 122 Following 554 Followers Replies Media Zaire Franklin #44. Franklin Football @fhspantherftbll Official twitter of the 1922, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1989 and 2016 CIF LA City Section Champions. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Franklin, who initially signed with Jacksonville as an undrafted free agent in 2022 out of Tarleton State, spent part of last season on Green Bays practice squad. Franklin "Mac" McCain III (born February 6, 1998) is an American football cornerback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). "These past 4 years have been some of the best moments of my life," Franklin said on Twitter of his decision to enter the transfer portal. Penn State head coach James Franklin has finished in the AP Top 10 four times in his nine seasons with the Nittany Lions, but is still vying for a first College Football Playoff berth. When you watch Franklin High School football, I'm confident you'll say, 'That looks a lot different.'" Jamal Jones Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 1975 NFL Draft, Franklin converted to wide receiver for the 1975 NFL season. Will Franklin was born in St. Louis, MO. 247Sports. Langston Newsome, Mississippi Clarion Ledger, Players to know, burning questions ahead of Mississippi high school spring football, Top Mississippi high school football defensive linemen for the 2023 season, Four-star 2024 athlete PJ Woodland includes Mississippi State in top five, Ole Miss left out, Four-star running back Kahnen Daniels commits to Florida football, coach Billy Napier, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 39 overall prospect, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. After some deliberation, the Big Ten athletic directors picked the Buckeyes. He played college football at Texas A&M. The Rebels return Jordan Watkins, a former transfer who joined the Rebels in 2022, and senior Dayton Wade. Franklin will go out there, and they're going to prepare the right way. Franklin (knee) was waived with a failed physical designation by the Buccaneers on Tuesday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports. He now lives in Santa Monica, California and sells real estate. "Here's where Kamarion is unique. Here is a rundown of Oregon's 10 best football players for the 2023 season. Franklin (leg) was carted off the field during Friday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports. They're going to hold their kids accountable, and they're going to be a disciplined football team. The 26-year-old underwent surgery for a torn ACL in September 2020 and apparently isn't fully recovered. In his second season with the Ravens, he contributed to the team by making six appearances and two tackles. 1 RB in 2025 Anthony Rogers, Big 12 commissioner pursuing 'national' conference, Pac-12 title odds: Washington, not USC, is best bet, Saban headed to Washington to lobby for NIL changes, SEC increases fines for fans rushing field or court. John Franklin III (born September 21, 1994) is a German-born American football wide receiver for the Memphis Showboats of the United States Football League (USFL). Franklin is remembered for his role in the classic 1973 Michigan vs. Ohio State football game. Franklin was voted team captain in 1974,[4] was an Honorable Mention All American and finished sixth in the 1974 Heisman Trophy balloting. He is one of four transfers Auburn has landed along the offensive line and all have a good shot at starting. Tony Franklin is 66 years old. Early life and education 22 wide receiver in the portal. The versatile Franklin was carted off during Friday's practice, and this latest report confirms the extent of his injury. The Seahawks added depth to their secondary Thursday, announcing the signings of cornerbacks Benjie Franklin and Montrae Braswell.To make room on the 90-player roster, the Seahawks waived running . He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He was listed at 6-foot-6 and 315 pounds. Franklin's older brothers, Walter and Ed, had won state championships with Massillon. The 25-year-old wide receiver has played in just one game since entering the league in 2018, but the Buccaneers believed he was athletic enough to make the team this year and serve as a depth receiver and even an emergency quarterback. 8:11 pm ET, Urban Meyer equates NIL collectives to 'cheating', Alabama lands No. 6-keys: media/spln/collegefootball/reg/free/stories, at Register now! Cameron McGrone #59. [17] Both quarterbacks finished with the same starting record of 2-6 as the Argos limped to a 4-14 last place finish. Rotowire Apr 25, 2023. Franklin is coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons. Quandre Diggs #6. For a brief period, this was tied for the overall record for all of American college football with J. T. Haxall of Princeton University, having made a 65-yard kick in 1882, but it did not last as Ove Johansson of Abilene Christian University, which at the time was a member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), made a 69-yard field goal on the same day. "Thank you to my teammates, coaches, training staff, equipment team and everyone that's been a part of my journey. Quinton Jefferson #93. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. He is listed as a "Legend of the Sun Bowl" by the Sun Bowl Association for his 63-yard field goal against Florida in the January 1977 Sun Bowl. He became the starter in 2011 after Gabbert entered the 2011 NFL Draft. In three seasons with the club, Franklin attempted 176 passes, completing 116 of them for 1,449 yards with 12 touchdowns and only one interception. Franklin (leg) was placed on season-ending injured reserve Sunday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. Dennis E. Franklin (born August 24, 1953) is a former professional American football player who was drafted by the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) in the 1975 NFL Draft. Franklin played baseball and football for Chaminade College Preparatory School in Los Angeles, where he was an accomplished baseball player. He chose to walk on at ASU, where his hard work earned him a scholarship. "Thank you to my teammates, coaches, training staff, equipment team and everyone that's been a part of my journey. [7] Franklin also led Missouri to its first win over the Texas Longhorns since 1997. 0:22. "It definitely adds perspective," offensive line Caedan Wallace said. He also caught 7 balls for 95 yards and 1 touchdown while averaging 13.6 yards a catch. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. [2], As a freshman in 2010, Franklin was the backup to Blaine Gabbert. Rookie linebacker Jeremy Chinn figures to get some work at safety in select packages, too. . The Buccaneers placed Franklin (knee) on the active/PUP list Thursday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports. Tony Franklin was born on November 18, 1956. Will Franklin was born on October 13, 1985. [12] On May 14, 2018, Franklin was signed by the Bears as an undrafted free agent. Franklin played in Super Bowl XV and kicked a 30-yard field goal. Switch Player John Franklin-Myers . CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegefootball | pageType: stories | FB Recruiting Home . Four-star defensive lineman Kamarion Franklin announced his top five schools on Friday. [4] He was a Second-team All-America selection as a junior, in 1977. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Melton called the 15-year-old sophomore, "the kind of. He majored in arts and sciences. He set the record for the longest field goal in modern college football history when he made a kick of 65yards on October 16, 1976 against Baylor. [24] He was transferred to the team's practice squad on April 16, 2022,[25] and back to the active roster two days later. [27] He was placed on the team's injured reserve list on April 27, 2023. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. You must be logged in to leave a comment. The team was blessed with major college football talent. He was the Tigers' starting quarterback from 2011 to 2013. It's an unfortunate injury because head coach Bruce Arians liked Franklin's versatility on offense and also believed he could be an emergency quarterback. The 24-year-old was inactive for Sunday's win over Detroit with the ankle issue, but he had no limitations at Wednesday's practice. Prior to playing for the NFL he played college football as a quarterback at the University of Michigan from 1971 to 1974. 2008 & 2019 Section Finalist. Myles Hartsfield appears to be the primary backup to starters Juston Burris and Tre Boston. Is free agent Hopkins asking for too much money? He signed a one-year contract extension with the team on January 12, 2021. He played college football at Missouri. The undrafted rookie out of Temple finished last week's game after Burris departed, and he posted two solo tackles. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The 25-year-old will turn his attention to the 2021 campaign. Before college, Franklin attended South Plantation High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Jamal Adams . [14] Franklin was brought in by the Argos to be an understudy to veteran quarterback Ricky Ray for his final season, before taking the reins in 2019: However, Ray suffered a spinal injury in Week 2, ending his season (and possibly his career), accelerating the Argos timeline with Franklin making him the starting quarterback in Week 3. Franklin, a two-time first-team All-Conference USA selection, received a transfer grade of 91 by 247Sports, which makes him the No. ", MISSISSIPPI STATE FOOTBALL RECRUITING Four-star 2024 athlete PJ Woodland includes Mississippi State in top five, Ole Miss left out, FLORIDA FOOTBALL RECRUITING Four-star running back Kahnen Daniels commits to Florida football, coach Billy Napier. Is 'injury-prone' Garoppolo cause for concern? He was a member of ACC champion 4100 relay team at Florida State.[5]. Quinnen Williams #95. Franklin signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints on August 2, 2011. He also had 93 tackles, with nine for loss, 27 quarterback hits and 48 quarterback pressures in 11 games. American football player and coach (born 1980), Aubrayo Franklin at the September 7, 2008 game versus the, "Aubrayo Franklin set to join 49ers staff | CSN Bay Area", "49ers quietly clean house in coaching staff", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aubrayo_Franklin&oldid=1147079011, Players of American football from Tennessee, Short description is different from Wikidata, NFL player missing current team parameter, Infobox NFL biography articles missing alt text, Infobox NFL biography articles with old NFL.com URL, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 28 March 2023, at 18:43. [1] Franklin's son Kenny followed his father to Michigan and has aspired toward acting with appearances in Cosmopolitan and S.W.A.T..[1]. [11], After going undrafted in the 2018 NFL Draft, Franklin attended the Chicago Bears rookie mini camp on a tryout basis as a defensive back. Franklin enrolled at Auburn for his junior year, where he appeared in 12 games while making 1 start. Where was Will Franklin born? The wide receiver was suspended by the NFL for violating league COVID-19 protocols by misrepresenting his vaccination status. @BHoward_11 @GatorFootballLC @nester_nick @RivalsCole pic.twitter.com/J9LQfyZp9o, MISSISSIPPI HS SPRING FOOTBALL Players to know, burning questions ahead of Mississippi high school spring football, TOP RECRUITS IN THE STATE Top Mississippi high school football defensive linemen for the 2023 season. Benjie Franklin. He was the Tigers' starting quarterback from 2011 to 2013. Franklin signed a one-year deal with the Panthers on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. On August 15, 2017, he transferred to FAU to play for Lane Kiffin as a graduate transfer. The four-star recruit is the No. Franklin underwent surgery Tuesday to repair the torn ACL in his left knee, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports. [20] The Argos re-signed McLeod Bethel-Thompson on February 4, 2020 and signed veteran quarterback Matt Nichols on February 7, 2020, and subsequently released Franklin later that same day. Christian Young. On October 22, 2015, Franklin scored six rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown against Mississippi Delta, before the game was called off after a brawl broke out between both sides. Franklin was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 1979 NFL Draft. Franklin was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday. [14] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 27, but was released later that day. On the ground he added 430 yards on only 46 carries giving him an explosive average of 9.3 yards per carry, also adding 2 touchdowns. [13] Franklin was a pending free agent and needed to be re-signed by the Argos prior to February 13, 2018; which the Argos accomplished on January 5, 2018 when they signed him to a two-year deal. Unfortunately, Franklin's time with the Dolphins was highlighted by a disastrous game against his former team where he missed three field goals (including a 23-yarder) and the Patriots ended Miami's playoff hopes with a 6-3 road win. He also ran for 116 yards on 23 carries with two touchdowns. In his final season with the Ravens, he played in 14 games recording 17 tackles. Myles Hartsfield could see more reps in nickel packages with Franklin on the sidelines. On December 2, 2021, while still a free agent, he was suspended three games by the NFL for "misrepresenting [his] COVID-19 vaccination status". Franklin joins an Ole Miss offense that has to replace its top two receivers in Jonathan Mingo and Malik Heath. [11], Franklin went undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft. James Franklin (born July 23, 1991) is an American former professional Canadian football quarterback. Which coaches should be worried about their QB? Franklin is known as Michigan's first black quarterback. MAIS Championship highlights: Greenville St. Joe vs. Tri-County Academy. He was also a member of the Detroit Lions, Edmonton Eskimos, Toronto Argonauts, and Saskatchewan Roughriders . While also offered scholarships at New Mexico State and Texas Christian University, Franklin accepted the full ride college football scholarship offered by Head Coach Emory Bellard at Texas A&M University.[1]. 0:03. Franklin was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round (146th overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft, after being projected as a late sixth round pick.[1][2]. This move gives the Panthers the ability to match any contract offered to Franklin. [2] Franklin redshirted the 2013 season while playing for the Florida State Seminoles. On March 19, 2012, it was announced that Franklin would have surgery on his throwing shoulder but he was expected to recover in time for the start of the regular season. When was Will Franklin born? In his final college game, he helped lead the Tigers to a victory in the 2014 Cotton Bowl. A four-star prospect in 247Sports' rankings, Franklin is the 19th transfer to commit to Ole Miss and coach Lane Kiffin during the 2023 cycle. In his first season with the team, he played in 14 games recording a career high 26 tackles.[4]. Franklin (knee) had his suspension lifted Tuesday after serving his three-game ban, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports. Franklin underwent surgery for a torn ACL in September 2020, and he doesn't appear to be fully recovered yet as he failed his physical Tuesday. Tony Franklin was born in Big Spring, TX. He had 16 rushes for 229 yards with an average of 14.3 yards per carry while rushing for 2 touchdowns. Kamarion Franklin released his top five schools on Friday and the Rebels were joined by Auburn, Tennessee, Miami and Florida State. He signed a futures contract with the Packers in January before being waived last month. He was drafted by the Packers in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. The 6-foot, 190-pound wideout averaged almost 13 yards per reception for his career. Bieniemy, Monken have biggest obstacles ahead, LeVeon Bell says he smoked marijuana before games, Tom Brady: Bill Belichick and I have a great relationship, Yes, Aaron Rodgers wanted the Packers to fire G.M. Dennis E. Franklin (born August 24, 1953) is a former professional American football player who was drafted by the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) in the 1975 NFL Draft. The Rebels return Jordan Watkins, a former transfer who joined the Rebels in 2022, and senior Dayton Wade. Brady always 'has the ability' to change his mind. The 6-foot-5, 265-pound Franklin also received offers from Mississippi State, Florida, Georgia, LSU and Texas, among others. The undrafted rookie out of Temple will miss the first game of his career. He's so good on the edge, but he can be just as good if you put him inside. Deslin Alexandre. [18] He was announced as the team' starting quarterback again after Week 15 as the club fell to a record of 2-10. In 2005, Franklin played in 15 games and notched up 20 tackles and his first career sack at the Denver Broncos on December 11. Under Franklins leadership at quarterback, Michigan tied with Ohio State for three consecutive Big Ten Conference titles from 1972 to 1974 and finished with 30 wins, 2 losses and 1 tie. Smith, who went undrafted out of Louisiana-Lafayette this spring, signed with Seattle last month and participated in the rookie minicamp. However, on May 10, 2014, the Detroit Lions signed Franklin to a rookie free-agent deal. A versatile athlete who played both wideout and quarterback in college, Franklin will continue to progress in his rehab with an eye toward Week 1. On March 3, 2007, Aubrayo Franklin signed with the San Francisco 49ers, reuniting himself with Coach Mike Nolan, who was his defensive coordinator in Baltimore. Franklin (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Lions, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports. Franklin began the 2015 CFL season as the number 3 quarterback on the depth chart; behind Mike Reilly and Matt Nichols. 41:52 Franklin's 19 seniors include major contributors on both sides led by quarterback Marcus Wade, running backs Malcolm Murphy and Bobby Washington, wide receiver Hayden Helton, lineman. Before attending the University of Michigan, Franklin drew attention as the talented quarterback of the 1970 Massillon High School Tigers football team. [10] In limited action as a gadget player he showed his pure speed and explosiveness. Player Rating i 247Sports. The senior attended Tennessee for the program's annual Orange and White spring game on April 15 following visits with Mississippi State, Alabama and Ole Miss early in March. How tall is Will Franklin? Franklin (ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday. As a short yardage quarterback, Franklin tied a CFL record held by Doug Flutie of most rushing touchdowns in a season, with 14. The city of San Antonio will be forever in my heart.". Franklin was placed on the PUP list prior to the start of training camp as he continued to recover from ACL surgery. 22 wide receiver in the portal. Add Timeline Events. Franklin was suspended following a joint NFL-NFLPA review into recent allegations that he misrepresented his vaccination status. After a disappointing 2011 campaign, the Saints elected to allow Franklin to test free agency. Genard Avery. [8], Franklin was named MVP of the 2011 Independence Bowl after leading Missouri to a 4124 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels, accounting for 274 total yards of offense and 3 touchdowns.[9]. [3], As a sophomore in 2011, Franklin started all 13 games for Missouri, leading them to an 85 record. When the teams met, both teams were unbeaten with Ohio State ranked No. 1, and Michigan No. The 32 field goals he made in 1986 was a Patriots single-season franchise record until Stephen Gostkowski broke the record in 2008. Franklin was originally a restricted free agent, and now that he's . Franklin had been envisioned as a possible emergency quarterback on game day this coming season, and there was also a possibility he could have had a minor offensive role on occasion. Coach Narciso Diaz could not be more excited, as his school opted out last spring and did not. Samson Ebukam #52. 247Sports Home; FB Rec. On December 12, 2017, Franklin was traded by the Eskimos (along with a 2018 third round pick) to the Toronto Argonauts in exchange for national offensive lineman Mason Woods. Franklin is still making his way back from surgery undergone to repair a torn left ACL last offseason. Once he is fully recovered, the wideout will look to sign on with a new club. With Franklin at quarterback, the Massillon Tigers outscored opponents, 41229, and rushed for nearly 3,000 yards (including 363 yards by Franklin) in one season. In 29 career games he totaled six interceptions, 25 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and 125 tackles. He completed 206 of 289 passes for 3,427 yards, 36 touchdowns and four. On August 25, 2014, he was released.[12]. Penn State coach James Franklin felt it was important to return, as did his players, many of whom were making their first visits. The NFL announced Thursday that Franklin (knee) has been suspended three games for violating jointly developed and administered NFL-NFLPA COVID-19 protocols. Johnathan A. Franklin (born October 23, 1989) is a former American football player who was a running back for one season with the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League (NFL). Franklin broke Lake Cormorant's single-season sacks record with 19 last season. Franklin, who is recovering from an ACL tear suffered last September, has been on the open market since the Buccaneers waived him from the PUP list during the preseason. James Franklin (born July 23, 1991) is an American former professional Canadian football quarterback. His absence hurts Carolina's secondary depth. The linebacker-turned-safety is likely to return to Carolina in 2023, as Franklin's 67 tackles through 47 NFL games are unlikely to generate much buzz on the free-agent market. The 6-foot-6, 305-pounder was one of the top players in the transfer portal and PFF has him graded as one of the top returning offensive linemen in the SEC, his grade of 78.6 is the fourth highest among returning players. He also played junior college football for East Mississippi, where he was featured prominently in the first season of Last Chance U. Tony Franklin Became the The Barefoot Kicker, But Where is He Today?, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, "Sun Bowl Association Honors 75 Players On 75th Anniversary Team", FWAA 19691994 Quarter-century All-America Team, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tony_Franklin_(kicker)&oldid=1156460788, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles using infobox templates with no data rows, NFL player missing current team parameter, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 23 May 2023, at 00:06. The city of San Antonio will be forever in my heart.". Franklin finished his collegiate career breaking 18 NCAA records at the time,[3] including most career field goals (56), career kick scoring (291 points), most field goals of 50yards or longer in a career (16), most field goals made in a three-year career (45) and longest average for field goals made in a career (39.5yards). 7 defensive lineman nationally and the No. UTSA wide receiver Zakhari Franklin, the top remaining prospect available in the transfer portal, committed to Ole Miss Saturday. He has also played for the San Francisco 49ers, New Orleans Saints, San Diego Chargers, and Indianapolis Colts. Ole Miss also welcomed Louisiana Tech's Tre Harris and Texas A&M's Chris Marshall via the portal, though Marshall was dismissed in May. "[1], Franklin was a member of the Michigan teams coached by Bo Schembechler from 1971 to 1974 and was the starting quarterback from 1972 to 1974. The 25-year-old spent the majority of last season on the practice squad, although he did log two snaps on offense in Week 17 against the Falcons. Franklin was a First-team All Big Ten quarterback in 1974 and led the team in passing and total offense every year from 1972 to 1974, becoming the second player at Michigan since Tom Harmon to accomplish that feat for three consecutive years.[3]. Part of him being able to play inside and outside is what makes him so attractive to these college coaches. To make room on the 90-player roster, the Seahawks waived running back Chris Smith and waived/injured nose tackle LaTrell Bumphus. [21], Franklin signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on February 11, 2020. Franklin, a two-time first-team All-Conference USA selection, received a transfer grade of 91 by 247Sports, which makes him the No. Donavan Mutin. (Daniel Althouse/BWI) Penn State head coach James Franklin isn't shying away from the significance of reaching the . Titus Leo. Braswell initially signed with Kansas City following the draft. But his heart was in football. He also made his first career start a week later against the Green Bay Packers. Purdue, a multi-year starter at center with additional snaps at defensive end at Franklin Regional, considered playing football in college. [6] After just 1 season, Jim Tomsula was fired thus resulting in a large coaching overhaul that relieved Franklin of his duties.[7]. 1 recruit in the state. After going undrafted in 2020, he played primarily on special teams last season and logged 20 tackles (15 solo) in 17 games. He also rushed 217 times for 981 yards and 15 touchdowns. The 25-year-old was placed on the list after testing positive for the virus, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Franklin attended Science Hill High School in Johnson City, Tennessee and was a letterman in football. Jerrick Reed II. Prior to playing for the NFL he played college football as a quarterback at the University of Michigan from 1971 to 1974. [1], After graduating from Massillon, Franklin wore #9 for the Michigan Wolverines football program from 1972 to 1974,[2] and he became known as "Michigan's first black quarterback" in mass media: "Every time I'd do an interview, they'd throw that tag on me. Franklin was seeing significant snaps before suffering the injury Week 10 and could return to that role in the secondary. [22] He was waived on August 17, 2021. Franklin (ankle) was a full participant during Thursday's practice. Now healthy, he'll likely return to that role Sunday against the Saints. It became annoying," Franklin said. Franklin will enter training camp as a receiver but could also serve as the emergency quarterback on game days, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. Tony Franklin weighed 182 lbs (82 kg) when playing. He was credited with the fourth longest field goal (at the time) in NFL history during his rookie year with the Eagles, a 59-yarder at Dallas on November 12, 1979. Franklin played college football at the University of Tennessee where he recorded 70 tackles and two sacks. The way he's able to use his hands so well. He was the scout team quarterback mostly used to mirror what the Noles would deal with in Nick Marshall. Franklin is a versatile athlete who saw time at both quarterback and receiver in his college days at Auburn and Florida Atlantic, and both his mobility (659 rush yards at 10.6 yards per carry in . On March 19, 2013, Franklin signed with the Indianapolis Colts. Franklin began the 2019 season as the Argos' starting quarterback, but suffered a hamstring injury in the team's Week 3 loss to the Roughriders and was subsequently placed on the six-game injured reserve list. [17] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[18]. [6] At East Mississippi, Franklin served mostly as a backup quarterback to Wyatt Roberts, as the Lions won the MACJC North title. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/playerprofiles, Report: Bills agree to big extension with DT Oliver, Conner says no one believing in the Cards is 'exciting', WATCH: Mahomes stars in celebrity softball game, Report: Eagles think Hurts can make another major jump, Packers WR: Love can do 'same exact thing' as Rodgers, Report: Bucs WR expected to miss four months. [8] On the year, Franklin went 64110 (58.2%) while throwing for 733 yards along with a 72 touchdown to interception ratio. Buy Volunteers Tickets The. He also had 93 tackles, with nine for loss, 27 quarterback hits and 48 quarterback pressures in 11 games. Nashville Tennessean 0:09 0:34 In the short time he knew him, Will Cherry made a lasting impact on new Franklin football coach Alex Melton. Tony Franklin, in Raleigh, N.C., in the days after he resigned and left Middle Tennessee State, where served as offensive coordinator before clashing with the staff and school over covid-19 protocols. In his next two seasons in Edmonton, Franklin would only sparingly see action as he continued to back-up Mike Reilly. At FAU's Pro Day in March 2018, Franklin was timed as running a 4.40 second 40-yard dash. He led the NFL in scoring (140 points) and field goals made (32) in 1986 and was selected to represent the AFC in the Pro Bowl. Switch Player Benjie Franklin. The Panthers placed Franklin on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. FRANKLIN A community stepping up in a big way for the family of a Franklin football player killed in a car crash. The free-agent wideout has already accepted the three-game ban and has waived his right to appeal, making him ineligible to play until Week 16 if he signs with a team. Learn how your comment data is processed. Franklin was cut after that and never played another game in the NFL. [15] Nevertheless, after a poor performance in Week 7 Franklin was demoted to backup quarterback behind McLeod Bethel-Thompson. While Franklin was with Detroit, Greg Landry and Bill Munson were the Lions' quarterbacks. However, Franklin set a record by kicking a 64-yard field goal in the same game, which made him the only kicker in NCAA history to connect on two field goals of sixty or more yards in the same game. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/playerprofiles, Report: Bills agree to big extension with DT Oliver, Conner says no one believing in the Cards is 'exciting', WATCH: Mahomes stars in celebrity softball game, Report: Eagles think Hurts can make another major jump, Packers WR: Love can do 'same exact thing' as Rodgers, NFL team-by-team COVID-19 tracker for Week 18, NFL team-by-team COVID-19 tracker for Week 17, Panthers projected depth chart for 2021 season, NFL vets who should fear chopping block in 2021. Franklin was placed on injured reserve on August 23, 2020, after suffering a leg injury during training camp. He was promoted to the active roster on December 24, 2019, where he was listed as a wide receiver.[20]. 6-keys: media/spln/collegefootball/reg/free/stories, at Franklin joins an Ole Miss offense that has to replace its top two receivers in Jonathan Mingo and Malik Heath. 30+ League Championships. [3] The Seminoles won the 2014 BCS National Championship Game against the Auburn Tigers. Anthony Ray Franklin (born November 18, 1956) is a former football kicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) between 1979 and 1988 for the Philadelphia Eagles, the New England Patriots, and the Miami Dolphins. 108 player nationally and No. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. A four-star prospect in 247Sports' rankings, Franklin is the 19th transfer to commit to Ole Miss and coach Lane Kiffin during the 2023 cycle. With Britton . Franklin was originally a restricted free agent, and now that he's signed his tender, the 27-year-old will be back in Carolina for the upcoming campaign. In his 12 games he went 1426 (53.8%) while throwing for 204 yards along with 1 touchdown. "It's the way he changes direction and the explosiveness he plays with. Anthony Hales died in June from a crash near the Wisconsin Dells that also . The 6-foot, 190-pound wideout averaged almost 13 yards per reception for his career. [16] Bethel-Thompson won his first two starts, but was ultimately unable to lead the Argos to the playoffs, and with the team eliminated Franklin returned to the starting role in Week 18. [19] Franklin started the next two games for the Argos, but was unable to lead them to victory in either outing and was demoted to back-up quarterback behind McLeod Bethel-Thompson. Franklin attended Lake Dallas High School in Corinth, Texas. [5] Franklin also won the 1974 Meyer Morton award,[4] given by the M Club of Chicago for the football player show shows the greatest development and most promise as a result of spring practice and the 1972 John Maulbetsch Award, which is given to the freshman football candidate after spring practice on the basis of desire, character, capacity for leadership and future success both on and off the gridiron. He finished the season with 1,562 passing yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions. The Seahawks added depth to their secondary Thursday, announcing the signings of cornerbacks Benjie Franklin and Montrae Braswell. He also added 451 yards on the ground on only 43 attempts giving him an average of 10.5 yards per carry on his way to 9 rushing touchdowns. Tennessee, Auburn, Florida State, Miami and Ole Miss are Franklin's top five. Braswell, an FCS All-American at Missouri State, was a standout cornerback and kick returner for the Bears. He played in 10 games, completing 11 of 14 passes for 106 yards with a touchdown and an interception. "Franklin will make no excuses. On Tuesday, he. [22] The team announced his retirement on April 9, 2021.[23]. In October 2019, Franklin was drafted by the Dallas Renegades in the 2020 XFL Draft,[19] but did not sign with the league. Anthony Ray Franklin (born November 18, 1956) is a former football kicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) between 1979 and 1988 for the Philadelphia Eagles, the New England Patriots, and the Miami Dolphins. Switch Player Zaire Franklin #44 . He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. [4] Franklin saw limited action in 2014. UTSA wide receiver Zakhari Franklin, the top remaining prospect available in the transfer portal, committed to Ole Miss Saturday.A four-star prospect in 247Sports' rankings, Franklin is the 19th transfer to commit to Ole Miss and coach Lane Kiffin during the 2023 cycle.. Franklin, a two-time first-team All-Conference USA selection, received a transfer grade of 91 by 247Sports, which makes him . Franklin underwent surgery on his left knee, and he was placed on injured reserve Sunday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports. There are about 65 players in the Franklin High football program, with more coming out every day. Lance Boykin. A four-star prospect in 247Sports' rankings, Franklin is. Jamal Adams #33. He also went 12 (50%) for 49 yards. Franklin transferred to East Mississippi Community College after the 2014 season. After being cut by New England, Franklin was out of football until 1988, when an injury crisis led the Miami Dolphins to sign him. The Temple product will see his first game action since Week 10, so it's unclear what sort of a role he'll have in the defense for Sunday's matchup. [7] The 2015 football season was documented in the Netflix series Last Chance U in 2016. Franklin will be shut down for the season after he was injured Aug. 21. Franklin should have a similar role and contribute on special teams during the 2023 campaign. In July 2007, he was inducted into the Stark County High School Football Hall of Fame. Franklin logged full practice time Thursday and Friday despite taking the questionable tag into Sunday's game, so this is good news for the Panthers' secondary. Franklin was a limited participant Wednesday, but as evidenced by this news, he appears on track for Sunday's game against the Broncos. How much did Will Franklin weigh when playing? Brian Gutekunst in 2021, Aaron Rodgers pushes back on criticism for his failure to participate in 2022 OTAs, Christian McCaffrey makes the case for running backs to get paid. JoJo Domann #57. section: | slug: | sport: football | route: player_profile_home | What if Caleb Williams refuses to play for the Cardinals? Burkett, 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds, earned the award with one of the best seasons for a signal caller in state history. [1], He was rated the #4 Dual-Threat Quarterback in the country by Rivals.com. He played in Super Bowl XX and kicked a 36-yard field goal. Will Franklin is 6-0 (183 cm) tall. Franklin is a versatile athlete who saw time at both quarterback and receiver in his college days at Auburn and Florida Atlantic, and both his mobility (659 rush yards at 10.6 yards per carry in two college seasons) and ability to fill multiple roles will aid his quest to garner active status in 2020. Franklin had a brief NFL career that lasted nine games and that totaled six catches over two years. Joey Blount #35. He played college football for Florida State, Auburn and Florida Atlantic. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. He finished the season with 2,429 passing yards, 19 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Franklin also passed for 699 yards, 21.2 yards per completion and 13 touchdowns. section: | slug: ole-miss-lands-utsa-wr-zakhari-franklin-the-top-player-available-in-transfer-portal | sport: collegefootball | route: article_single.us | [13] On September 1, 2018, he was waived by the Bears. The 25-year-old's placement on IR before final roster cuts means he's ineligible to return during the 2020 campaign. Tampa Bay waived Franklin (knee) from the physically unable to perform list with an injury settlement Thursday, independent NFL journalist Aaron Wilson reports. Aubrayo Razyo Franklin (/bre.o/; born August 27, 1980) is a former American football nose tackle and in 2015, he was an assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers. Franklin has elevated his play since being promoted to the starting lineup in place of the injured Juston Burris (ribs), and Jeremy Chinn (knee) being sidelined Sunday afforded him even more opportunities. John Franklin-Myers #91. 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