Cedric Franklin II

Position:
Defensive Back
Ht./Wt.:
6-0 / 184
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Mableton, Ga.
Prev School:
Arkansas State
High School:
Kell High School

Franklin ~~is awaiting his first collegiate game action after~~ ~~one-yea~~appeared in three games with Arkansas State last season, following another one-year stints at ~~both~~ GGeorgia Tech where he earned a redshirt in 2024~~(2024) and Arkansas State (2025)~~ … rated as a three-star prospect out of Kell High School in Marietta, Georgia, he is a versatile athlete who played cornerback and quarterback under coach Bobby May … while teams generally avoided throwing to his area, Franklin made 61 tackles with an interception, seven pass breakups and two fumble recoveries over final two prep seasons … also completed 11-of-14 passes for 229 yards (20.8 yards per completion) and three touchdowns in spot duty at QB as a senior in 2023 … named team’s most improved player as a junior in 2022 … helped lead Kell to 19-4 overall record and 11-1 region record over final two seasons … also lettered in basketball … initially committed to Virginia before decommitting and signing with Georgia Tech.