Morgan State University Athletics

Bear Bits:  Explosive and quick … will continue to be a leader in the trenches for the Bears ... has a good burst off the ball and is very disruptive … high motor ... competitive ... will once again push for postseason accolades ...

As a Junior in 2016: started in nine games and was a force on the Bears' defensive line ... posted 50 tackles, and led the team in tackles for loss (13), sacks (4) and quarterback hurries (4) ... he also posted a strip-sack-fumble recovery for a 10-yard TD return at Florida A&M (Nov. 12) ... named to the All-MEAC Second Team ... 2017 Commissioner's All-Academic Team ...

As a Sophomore in 2015: started in every game … finished with 38 tackles (17 solo) ... 8.5 tackles for a loss of 31 yards ... also posted five QB hurries and three sacks ... had a season-high seven tackles at Air Force (Sept. 5) and N.C. Central (Oct. 24) ... 

As a Redshirt Freshman at Old Dominion in 2014: played in three games at defensive tackle … recorded two tackles and one tackle for loss …

High School:  he was a three-year starter at Wise HS under coach DaLawn Parrish … he helped lead Wise HS to an undefeated state championship, going 14-0 … he was a First-Team All-County selection, Second-Team All-Gazette and Third-Team All-State … rated 2 stars by ESPN.com … had 75 tackles at defensive line … Honor roll student …

Personal: born December 3, 1993 … from Clinton, Md. … son of Terri Franklin … one sister, Jada. … sociology major … his career goal is to be a high ranking FBI agent.