A journeyman at OSU who was making a strong run at nailing down a starting spot at guard by the end of spring drills ... Regardless of his starting status, he figures to see the most playing time of his career in 2009 ... Has practiced on both sides of the ball since arriving at OSU but is settled in on offense.
2008 (Junior): Saw some playing time at guard in a reserve role.
2007 (Sophomore): Played a season-high 16 snaps against Sam Houston State ... Was credited with one knockdown block in that game.
2006 (Freshman): A reserve on the bowl team as he settled into a position.
2005: Redshirt.
High School: A talented line prospect who played on the defensive side of the ball at Vinita High School ... Suffered a knee injury against Berryhill that ended his senior season prematurely ... Still garnered Oklahoma Coaches Association all-state honors and was honorable mention all-state as selected by the Tulsa World as well as first-team all-district ... Recruited by Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tulsa, Missouri and Kansas State.
Personal: Born July 1, 1986 ... Son of Jay and Susanna Franklin ... Has two sisters, Eva and Anna ... Father, mother and an aunt attended Oklahoma State ... Majoring in health promotion.
