Aubrayo Franklin
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Franklin at the September 7, 2008 game versus the Cardinals
No. 69, 91, 92, 99, 90, 97
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1980-08-27) August 27, 1980
Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school:Johnson City (TN) Science Hill
College:Tennessee
NFL Draft:2003 / Round: 5 / Pick: 146
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
  • San Francisco 49ers (2015)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:256
Sacks:4.0
Forced fumbles:3
Fumble recoveries:1
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Aubrayo Razyo Franklin (/əˈbr./; born August 27, 1980) is a former American football nose tackle and in 2015, he was an assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers. He was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Tennessee Volunteers.

He has also played for the San Francisco 49ers, New Orleans Saints, San Diego Chargers, and Indianapolis Colts.

Early years

Franklin attended Science Hill High School in Johnson City, Tennessee and was a letterman in football. In football, as a senior, he was an All-Conference and an All-State honoree and finished his senior season with 12 sacks and 180 tackles.

College career

Franklin played college football at the University of Tennessee where he recorded 70 tackles and two sacks. He majored in arts and sciences.

Professional career

2003 NFL Draft

Franklin was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round (146th overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft, after being projected as a late sixth round pick.[1][2]

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight40-yard dash20-yard shuttleVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 1+38 in
(1.86 m)
307 lb
(139 kg)
5.1 s4.79 s27 in
(0.69 m)
8 ft 4 in
(2.54 m)
All values from NFL Combine[3]

Baltimore Ravens

In his rookie year, he only appeared in one game recording one tackle. In his second season with the Ravens, he contributed to the team by making six appearances and two tackles. In 2005, Franklin played in 15 games and notched up 20 tackles and his first career sack at the Denver Broncos on December 11. He also made his first career start a week later against the Green Bay Packers. In his final season with the Ravens, he played in 14 games recording 17 tackles.

San Francisco 49ers

On March 3, 2007, Aubrayo Franklin signed with the San Francisco 49ers, reuniting himself with Coach Mike Nolan, who was his defensive coordinator in Baltimore. In his first season with the team, he played in 14 games recording a career high 26 tackles.[4]

New Orleans Saints

Franklin signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints on August 2, 2011. After a disappointing 2011 campaign, the Saints elected to allow Franklin to test free agency.

San Diego Chargers

On July 20, 2012, Franklin signed a one-year contract with the San Diego Chargers.

Indianapolis Colts

On March 19, 2013, Franklin signed with the Indianapolis Colts.[5]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2003BAL 101100.00000000000
2004BAL 602200.00000000000
2005BAL 151201821.01000010000
2006BAL 140171430.02000010000
2007SFO 1413281990.01000011000
2008SFO 16154633131.04000022000
2009SFO 16163625112.0711001030000
2010SFO 1616393810.02000010100
2011NOR 169181260.01000000000
2012SDG 129201640.00000000000
2013IND 16152917120.02000010000
14294256195614.020110010103100

Playoffs

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2006BAL 101010.00000000000
2011NOR 211010.00000000000
2013IND 222200.01000000000
534220.01000000000

Coaching career

San Francisco 49ers

On January 28, 2015, Franklin rejoined the 49ers to an entry-level coaching position under head coach Jim Tomsula, who was his defensive line coach from 2007-2010.[6] After just 1 season, Jim Tomsula was fired thus resulting in a large coaching overhaul that relieved Franklin of his duties.[7]

References

  1. "SI.com". CNN.
  2. "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  3. "Aubrayo Franklin Draft Profile". NFLDraftScout.com. Archived from the original on September 2, 2012. Retrieved October 19, 2010.
  4. Stats courtesy of NFL.com
  5. "Colts Sign Aubrayo Franklin". Archived from the original on March 20, 2013. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
  6. "Aubrayo Franklin set to join 49ers staff | CSN Bay Area". Archived from the original on January 29, 2015. Retrieved January 28, 2015.
  7. "49ers quietly clean house in coaching staff". Pro Football Talk. January 19, 2016. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
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