Franklin attended Menlo-Atherton High School in Atherton, California.
[1] During his high school career he had 102 receptions for 1,790 receiving yards and 34 total touchdowns.
[9] Franklin was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft, with the 102nd overall pick, reuniting him with his college quarterback Bo Nix, who was the Broncos' first round selection.
[12] Franklin caught his first career touchdown in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Notably, every player who touched the ball on the play was a former Oregon Duck, as it was snapped by second-year center Alex Forsyth, then thrown by Nix and caught by Franklin.