East Tennessee State University

• 2024 Preseason All-SoCon Third Team by Phil Steele

Prior to ETSU - Transfer from Gardner-Webb, where he played from 2021-23, where he won back-to-back conference titles with the Runnin' Bulldogs...In 2023, Franklin played in 14 games and hauled in 40 receptions for 633 yards and four touchdowns...He also had four rushing attempts for 45 yards and completed a pair of passes for 126 yards and two touchdowns...As a freshman in 2021, Franklin appeared in 11 games and totaled 37 catches for 562 yards and four touchdowns...Was Gardner-Webb's leading receiver in 2021 and caught at least one pass in all 11 games...Named the Big South Freshman of the Week after catching six passes for 72 yards and a touchdown and passing for a 50-yard touchdown at Georgia Southern...Had a 76-yard touchdown pass at North Carolina A&T...Preseason All-Big South by coaches and media before the 2022 season...Played at Douglas County High School under Coach Johnny White...Rated a three-star prospect via 24/7sports.com, Rivals.com, and ESPN.com...One of the top-75 senior prospects in Georgia...Rated the No. 62 prospect nationally in the athlete category by 24/7Sports.com...Named to the 2021 Sports Illustrated All-America Watch List.