James Franklin

6-0, 193 | 40: 5.03 | Class of 2012

HometownJacksonville, Fla.
SchoolTrinity Christian Academy
PositionSafety
Status Undeclared

Scout Grade

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NR REGIONAL

NR STATE

James Franklin News Feed

Early official visits could be recruiting game-changer for Big Ten

When all the craziness of last week's national signing day had ended, coaches could finally catch their breath for a moment. And perhaps reflect on the fact that things will never be the same going forward.
about 3360 days ago | Brian Bennett | NCF On The Trail
Penn State continues momentum with strong recruiting performance

The silver football that normally rests atop the Big Ten championship trophy has been a constant companion for Penn State head coach James Franklin the past couple of months. Franklin joked that Wednesday's national signing day press conference was the first time since the Nittany Lions beat Wisconsin on Dec.
about 3365 days ago | Brian Bennett | NCF On The Trail
Signing day a big deal, but not everything, for Big Ten

On signing day three years ago, Penn State announced a class that included a quarterback who had previously committed to Vanderbilt. He was a three-star prospect who was rated as the 60th-best player at his position that year, according to ESPN's Recruiting Nation.
about 3368 days ago | Brian Bennett | NCF On The Trail
Early Offer: Can Penn State sustain early success?

Penn State landed three quality pledges at positions of need last weekend, but can the Nittany Lions maintain early success to signing day this time around? Plus, it was no surprise new Missouri coach Barry Odom's first junior day was focused on Kansas City recruits.
about 3704 days ago | Jeremy Crabtree | NCF On The Trail
More aggressive Big Ten recruiting helping to shrink gap behind SEC

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The proof shows up on national signing day, but the real evidence of just how far the Big Ten has come in four years can perhaps only be felt behind the scenes by the guys working tirelessly on the recruiting trail.
about 3722 days ago | Austin Ward | NCF On The Trail
Penn State staying optimistic despite rough recruiting finish

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- James Franklin didn't want to hear any negativity surrounding his recruiting class. And he certainly didn't want to talk about it. Sure, he had a good class.
about 3730 days ago | Josh Moyer | NCF On The Trail
Amid fanfare, four-star RB Miles Sanders welcomed to Penn State

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Amid dozens of blue-and-white balloons and no less than four TV screens, Penn State head coach James Franklin sat down in Penn State's war room Wednesday morning and invited the media to watch him greet one of his most important signees: ESPN 300 running back Miles Sanders.
about 3731 days ago | Josh Moyer | NCF On The Trail
Early Offer: Herb Hand's departure will hurt Penn State recruiting

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Coaching changes at Penn State dominated the AFCA news on Monday in San Antonio, and there is both good and bad news for the Nittany Lions' recruiting efforts.
about 3753 days ago | Jeremy Crabtree | NCF On The Trail
Did Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi just fire shots at Penn State?

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- The jab was subtle, but the message was received loud and clear in Happy Valley. Without using names or universities, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi implied Monday that Penn State's play-calling hasnegatively impactedquarterback Christian Hackenberg.
about 3838 days ago | Josh Moyer | Penn State Nittany Lions
What you need to know about satellite camps

You can thank Penn State coach James Franklin for introducing the term "satellite camp" into the college football lexicon last year. And you can probably thank Jim Harbaugh for making satellite camps a national topic of conversation when Michigan upped the ante on the Big Ten and other programs nationally by announcing its seven-state, nine-camp tour set for June.
about 4011 days ago | Mitch Sherman | NCF On The Trail
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