Aubrayo Franklin
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Career Summary
Aubrayo Franklin was an NFL nose tackle who played 142 games over 11 seasons.
He played for Baltimore, San Francisco, New Orleans, San Diego, and Indianapolis after attending Tennessee.
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Early Life
Franklin grew up in Johnson City, Tennessee and began playing football at age ten.
He played several sports as a child, including baseball, before focusing on football.
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High School
Franklin attended Science Hill High School in Johnson City, Tennessee, where he played linebacker despite weighing nearly 260 pounds.
His high-school performance brought Division I scholarship offers, though he first attended junior college to improve his academics.
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College Career
Franklin began at Itawamba Community College before transferring to Tennessee to play nose tackle.
At Tennessee, his favorite college memory was the 2001 victory over Florida that sent the Volunteers to the SEC Championship Game.
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Path to the NFL
Baltimore selected Franklin in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft, 146th overall.
He began his professional career with the Ravens before signing with San Francisco in 2007.
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NFL Career
Franklin totaled 142 games, 94 starts, 218 tackles, four sacks, nine passes defensed, one interception, and three forced fumbles.
He played four seasons with San Francisco from 2007 through 2010, then spent one season each with New Orleans, San Diego, and Indianapolis.
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Career Accomplishments
Franklin's 2009 season established career highs in tackles, tackles for loss, sacks, and interceptions, and he was San Francisco's 2009 Hazeltine Iron Man Award recipient.
He started all 16 games in 2010 as a nose tackle, contributing to a 49ers run defense that ranked among the NFL's best.
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Playing Style
Franklin was a nose tackle and a strong run defender who relied on quick recognition and agility for his size.
New Orleans described him as a stalwart against the run, and San Francisco noted his ability to read and anticipate plays.
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Legacy
Franklin received San Francisco's 2009 Hazeltine Iron Man Award for commitment to team and community unity.
His four-season 49ers tenure made him an instrumental starting presence on the defensive line.
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Post-Career
After retiring as a player, Franklin returned to San Francisco in 2015 as a defensive assistant, beginning his coaching career.
The 49ers cited his four strong seasons with the club and his prior experience under coach Jim Tomsula.
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