Troy Franklin
21-Year-Old
2024 Receiving Stats
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0
YDS
0
TD
0
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0.0
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1
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Hyped as a likely Day 1 or 2 draft pick, Franklin ended up falling to the fourth round, where Denver made an aggressive trade-up to take him with the second pick of Day 3 (102nd overall). The move pairs him with his college quarterback, Bo Nix, who helped Franklin break Oregon's single-season records for receiving yards (1,383), receiving TDs (14) and 100-yard games (eight). Franklin also holds the program record for career receiving TDs (25) and consecutive games with a reception (30, dating back to his true freshman season), and it's not like he embarrassed himself at the 2024 Combine (4.41 40 and 39-inch vertical). His other workout numbers were less impressive, however, especially for one of the thinnest WR prospects we've seen over the past few decades (6-2, 176). The lanky build and lack of strength largely explain why NFL teams were so skeptical of an early declare with huge college production who will be 21 years old his entire rookie season. Franklin's youth means there are better odds for him to add significant weight once he's in an NFL strength program, though it might cost him speed and agility. He at least has a clear path to playing time if he proves he belongs, with Josh Reynolds, Tim Patrick (ACL) and 2023 second-round pick Marvin Mims being the other candidates for Denver's No. 2 receiver job opposite Courtland Sutton. Read Past Outlooks
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Set to make NFL debut Week 2
Franklin is in line to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Steelers, Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
Franklin was a healthy inactive in last week's loss to Seattle, but he'll enter the wide receiver rotation Week 2 with fellow rookie wideout Devaughn Vele (ribs) ruled out. Prior to being a fourth-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, Franklin spent the 2023 season catching pass at Oregon from Bo Nix, who is now Denver's starting quarterback.
Franklin was a healthy inactive in last week's loss to Seattle, but he'll enter the wide receiver rotation Week 2 with fellow rookie wideout Devaughn Vele (ribs) ruled out. Prior to being a fourth-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, Franklin spent the 2023 season catching pass at Oregon from Bo Nix, who is now Denver's starting quarterback.
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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vs Steelers
Sunday, Sep 15th at 4:25PM
Overall QB Rating Against
49.7
Cornerbacks
66.1
Safeties
41.1
Linebackers
39.6
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Measurables Review
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How do Troy Franklin's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"Weight
180 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.41 secShuttle Time
4.31 secCone Drill
6.90 secVertical Jump
39.0 inBroad Jump
124 inHand Length
8.75 inArm Length
31.88 in
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Healthy scratch in Week 1
Franklin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Seahawks.
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Showing development as a rookie
Franklin has made solid progress ahead of the 2024 season, and head coach Sean Payton is pleased with where he is at in his development, Nick Kosmider of the Athletic reports.
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Two touches in win
Franklin caught his lone target for 21 yards and carried once for nine yards in Sunday's 38-12 preseason win over the Cardinals.
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Links up with college QB
The Broncos selected Franklin in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 102nd overall.
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Shows well at NFL Combine
Franklin clocked a 4.41 in the 40-yard dash and recorded a 39.0-inch vertical at the 2024 NFL Combine.
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Sizable target share in NFL debut?
Franklin could see more looks from quarterback Bo Nix in Week 2 after Devaughn Vele was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Steelers due to an rib injury.
ANALYSIS
Franklin was a healthy scratch for the Broncos' Week 1 loss to the Seahawks, but he will suit up for Week 2 with Vele sidelined. Vele saw eight targets from Nix in the regular-season opener, and Franklin could be the beneficiary of more opportunities if the Steelers defense hones in on wide receivers Courtland Sutton and Josh Reynolds. Franklin played with Nix in college at Oregon, and the duo's chemistry should be useful against a formidable Pittsburgh secondary.
Franklin was a healthy scratch for the Broncos' Week 1 loss to the Seahawks, but he will suit up for Week 2 with Vele sidelined. Vele saw eight targets from Nix in the regular-season opener, and Franklin could be the beneficiary of more opportunities if the Steelers defense hones in on wide receivers Courtland Sutton and Josh Reynolds. Franklin played with Nix in college at Oregon, and the duo's chemistry should be useful against a formidable Pittsburgh secondary.