Zaire Franklin

About

NFL linebacker that was selected by the Indianapolis Colts as a seventh round pick in 2018. Prior to being drafted, he played college football at Syracuse University. While there, he twice earned All-ACC honors. 

Before Fame

He is a graduate of La Salle College Prep High School in the Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania area. As a senior, he was named team captain.

Trivia

He made his official NFL debut while playing against the Cincinnati Bengals during week one of the 2018 regular season. He recorded one tackle in a 34-23 loss. He was selected with a draft pick that came from a trade the Colts made with the New York Jets. In 2020, he was named a team captain of the Colts.

Family Life

Growing up, he lived with his family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is one of seven children.

Associated With

He was taken during the 2018 NFL Draft just like Baker Mayfield and Saquon Barkley.