Jonathan Franklin
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NFL Career and Contract Overview
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.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 6 Sep, 1964
- Age
- 55 yrs
- Occupations
- Journalist
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Los Angeles
- Education
- Brown University
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American journalist
- Net Worth 2021
- 405 thousand
Career-Ending Injury and Transition to Post-Football Life
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 God has something better for me.”
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.
