Jerry Franklin

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Jerry Franklin
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Franklin with the Denver Broncos in 2012
No. 42, 53, 59
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1988-01-10) January 10, 1988 (age 36)
Sunset, Arkansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school: Marion (AR)
College: Arkansas
Undrafted: 2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:12
Player stats at PFR

Jerry Franklin (born January 10, 1988) is an American former professional football linebacker. He was originally signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2012. Franklin played college football at the University of Arkansas.

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Early life

Franklin attended Marion High School, where he was named the Class 6A Offensive Player of the Year and the 6A East Back of the Year as a senior. Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com , Franklin was listed No. 38 among safety prospects in the nation. [1]

College career

Franklin while at the University of Arkansas. Jerry Franklin Arkansas.jpg
Franklin while at the University of Arkansas.

Originally recruited as a defensive back, Franklin moved from safety to linebacker during his redshirt season in 2007. Franklin has started at multiple positions for the Razorbacks, including weakside linebacker and middle linebacker. In his freshman season, Franklin recorded a team-high 87 tackles, and had two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He was named to Sporting News ' Freshman All-American team, [2] as well as College Football News ' Second-team. [3] During a time when Arkansas's defense struggled with consecutive 12th-place finishes in the SEC in total yards allowed in 2008 and 2009, Franklin was a mainstay of the defense. In his sophomore season he again led the team in tackles with 94, and also had five tackles for loss and one and a half sacks. He recovered two fumbles on the year, returning one of them 85 yards for a touchdown against Texas A&M. Franklin finished his career as a four-year starter for the Hogs. He led Arkansas in tackles in each of the past four years, finishing with 100 or more tackles in his junior and senior seasons- 101 in 2011 and 100 in 2010.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

On April 28, 2012, Franklin was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos.

Carolina Panthers

After being waived by the Broncos before the start of the regular season, Franklin was added to the Carolina Panthers' practice squad on October 17, 2012. He was released from the Panthers practice squad on November 13, 2012.

Dallas Cowboys

Franklin was signed to the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad on November 14, 2012. He later chose to leave the squad and join the Chicago Bears' 53 man roster.

Chicago Bears

Franklin was signed by the Chicago Bears on December 11, 2012 to a two-year contract. [4] On August 30, 2013, Franklin was released by the Bears. [5] On September 1, he was added to the Bears' practice squad. [6] He was promoted to the active roster on October 18 after D. J. Williams was placed on injured reserve. [7]

Kansas City Chiefs

Franklin signed with the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad on September 1, 2014. He was promoted to the active roster on September 9, 2014. He was waived by the team on November 8, 2014. [7]

New Orleans Saints

Franklin was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad on November 28, 2014. He was promoted to the active roster on December 26, 2014. [7]

Detroit Lions

On February 11, 2016, Franklin signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ "Rivals.com safeties 2007". Rivals.com. January 25, 2007. Archived from the original on August 25, 2009. Retrieved June 5, 2009.
  2. ↑ "Sporting News' college football All-Freshman Team". Sporting News. December 16, 2008. Archived from the original on April 18, 2009.
  3. ↑ Cirminiello, Richard (December 11, 2008). "2008 CFN All-Freshman Second & HM Teams". College Football News. Archived from the original on December 15, 2008.
  4. ↑ "Bears' Gould out for season". Yahoo! Sports. December 11, 2012. Retrieved December 11, 2012.
  5. ↑ Mayer, Larry (August 30, 2013). "Bears cut 17 players, still have five to go". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on September 1, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  6. ↑ Biggs, Brad (September 1, 2013). "Bears sign rookie DE Bass; QB Johnson joins practice squad". Chicago Tribune . Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  7. 1 2 3 "Jerry Franklin". kffl.com. Archived from the original on December 29, 2014. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
  8. ↑ Twentyman, Tim (February 11, 2016). "Lions sign linebacker Jerry Franklin". Detroit Lions. Archived from the original on February 12, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
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