Joshua Franklin
2024: Played in all 13 games .. converted to cornerback ... had 18 tackles and one interception on the season, along with two pass breakups ... had career-high four tackles at Ohio State ... recovered a fumble for a TD and had two tackles in win over Akron ... recorded first career interception against South Alabama in the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl. 2023: Played in five games, primarily on special teams ... made collegiate debut against Miami (Ohio) ... made first career tackle in win at Eastern Michigan ... switched to cornerback after the season. High School: Rated three-star wide receiver by 247 Sports ... named the No. 2 quarterback in the Chicagoland Area by the Sun Times ... won the state championship in the 4x200-meter relay ... also lettered in baseball, basketball and wrestling. Personal: Majoring in Sports Management ... Graduated from Crete-Monee High School ... son of Bridgette Simmons and Donzell Franklin ... born on March 1, 2005 in Chicago, Ill.
- SignedUnknown · 9/17/26, 3:24 PMJoshua Franklin (CB) signed with an agency
- WithdrawnPortal · 12/28/24, 3:29 PMJoshua Franklin (CB) officially withdrew from the transfer portal
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | PBU | PDEF | INT | TACK | SOLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Western Michigan University | 3 | 1 | 114 | -- | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 9 |
| 2025 | Western Michigan University | 14 | 12 | 526 | High | 10 | 10 | 0 | 53 | 32 |
| 2024 | Western Michigan University | 13 | 0 | 21 | Low | 2 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 14 |
| 2023 | Western Michigan University | 5 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Career | 35 | 13 | 661 | Med. | 12 | 14 | 1 | 83 | 57 |
Valuation
Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026