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<p>Jonathan Franklin, an American <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnathan_Franklin">football player</a>, was born on October 23, 1989, in Los Angeles, California. He is the only <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnathan_Franklin">son</a> of Pamela Andrews. In addition to his passion for sports, Franklin enjoys writing poetry and acting. Known for his speed, explosiveness, and quickness, he played one season in the National Football League (NFL) after being drafted in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers.</p>

<h2>Academic Life and High School Career</h2>

<p>Franklin attended Susan Miller Dorsey High School, part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Excelling in football, he earned first-team All-City honors as a running back and third-team honors as a cornerback. He was also named Coliseum League Player of the Year. In addition to football, he competed in track and field, recording a personal best of 11.01 seconds in the 100-meter dash. Franklin also appeared on the reality TV series <em>Baldwin Hills</em>. By his senior year, he was considered one of the top running backs in the country and became a finalist for the Doak Walker Award in 2012.</p>

<p>Franklin received an athletic scholarship to attend the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he played for the UCLA Bruins football team from 2009 to 2012. He earned Second-Team All-America honors from the Associated Press, Walter Camp, SportsIllustrated.com, and Fox Sports.</p>

<h2>Collegiate Highlights and UCLA Records</h2>

<p>During his senior year, Franklin had a career-best performance against Washington State, rushing 30 times for 216 yards. Over the 2012 season, he played in 13 games, logging 268 carries for 1,734 yards and 13 touchdowns, averaging 133.4 yards per game. His longest run was 78 yards. He led the Bruins to the Pac-12 South Division title and posted 100 or more rushing yards in nine games—a new single-season school record. Notably, he ran for 194 yards against Stanford, surpassing milestones set by former UCLA greats like <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeman_McNeil">Freeman McNeil</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdul-Karim_al-Jabbar">Karim Abdul-Jabbar</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaston_Green">Gaston Green</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendell_Tyler">Wendell Tyler</a>.</p>

<p>Franklin eventually broke <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaston_Green">Gaston Green</a>’s all-time UCLA rushing record of 3,731 yards during a 66–10 win over Arizona. Following this achievement, he was widely regarded as the second-best running back in the nation behind <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montee_Ball">Montee Ball</a>.</p>
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<h2>NFL Career and Contract Overview</h2>

<p>Franklin was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round (125th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, he played as a backup running back and contributed both on offense and special teams. Franklin signed a four-year contract worth $2,565,468, including a signing bonus. He earned $810,468 in his first year, with a prorated cap hit of $776,367.</p>

<h2>Career-Ending Injury and Transition to Post-Football Life</h2>

<p>Franklin's professional football career came to an abrupt end due to a severe neck injury sustained during his rookie season. On June 19, 2014, he formally announced his retirement from the NFL. Reflecting on the unexpected turn, Franklin remarked, “I love this game of football, and it hurts and bothers me, but I know <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God">God</a> has something better for me.”</p>

<p>Following his retirement, Franklin began an internship with the Green Bay Packers organization, exploring career options beyond the field. He eventually transitioned into roles in sales, business development, and media before returning to collegiate athletics. He joined the University of Notre Dame as a coordinator and administrator in the Student Welfare and Development department, supporting athletes through mentorship and career development initiatives.</p>

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