Education
Auburn University.
Auburn University.
He played college football at Auburn University. A native of Sheffield, Alabama, Franklin starred in football at Auburn from 1976–1980 and received a Bachelor of Surgery in vocational and distributive education in 1991. His professional football career lasted from 1981 to 1987.
He served as assistant director of athletic development at AU from 1991-1993.
Appointed to the AU Board of Trustees by Government. Don Siegelman, Franklin represented the 9th District from 1999 to 2012.
During his term, he chaired the university Student Affairs committee.