Johnathan Franklin
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Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | GB | 4 | 19 | 107 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 18 |
Career Summary
Johnathan Franklin was a UCLA running back and Green Bay Packers draft pick whose playing career ended after a neck injury. He later moved into NFL front-office work.
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Early Life
Franklin is from Los Angeles and was born on October 23, 1989.
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High School
Franklin attended Dorsey High School in Los Angeles before joining UCLA.
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College Career
Franklin made 45 starts at UCLA and recorded 19 games with at least 100 rushing yards. During his senior season in 2012, he set the school's career rushing record and its single-season rushing record.
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Path to the NFL
Green Bay selected Franklin in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft, with the 125th overall pick.
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NFL Career
Franklin rushed for 107 yards and one touchdown as a Packers rookie, including 103 yards against Cincinnati. A neck injury suffered against Minnesota ended his playing career, and Green Bay released him in June 2014.
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Career Accomplishments
Franklin was a Doak Walker Award finalist in 2012 and earned second-team All-America recognition from the Associated Press and Walter Camp.
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Playing Style
UCLA's senior-season profile emphasized Franklin's speed, quickness and explosiveness as a runner.
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Post-Career
Franklin interned in the Packers' front office in 2014, gaining experience in business development, community outreach and media. As of September 2026, the Rams list him as Senior Director of Social Justice and Football Development.
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