Naval Academy Athletics

•    At Navy: Enters the fall second on the depth chart at defensive end ... played in every game as a freshman on special teams ... has earned 1 varsity letter.

•    2024: Appeared in every game as a member of special teams, including making his collegiate debut in the Mids’ opener against Bucknell ... made the first tackle of his career in Navy’s win at USF.

•    High School / Personal: A 2024 graduate of Cornersville High School in Cornersville, Tenn., Franklin was a two-sport athlete, earning letters in basketball and football ... named the Region 5-1A Offensive Player of the Year as a running back his sophomore year ... earned All-State (Tenn.) recognition at running back his senior year ... rushed for 365 yards and scored 7 touchdowns in Cornersville’s 45-42 win over Cannon County his senior year ... closed out his senior year with 2,159 yards rushing (196.3 yds/gm) on 181 carries and 31 touchdowns ... he topped 100 yards rushing in 10 of the 11 games in which he played ... father, Joseph, was a member of the Middle Tennessee football team, lettering in 1993 ... son of Joseph and Kelly Franklin ... majoring in cyber operations.