Fabian Franklin is a dawg!

[bostondawg]

Per his twitter, Fabian Franklin has committed to the good guys.

That's a commit out of nowhere. Didn't seem like we were on his radar at all.

Huge pickup! Hail state!

[bostondawg]

One of the top players in Mississippi: http://247sports.com/Player/Fabian-Franklin-86418

From twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnieCostabile/status/890284301446721537

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

I thought we were only taking 1 RB

[TrapGame]

WOW! Nice.

[bostondawg]

If we only take one this cycle, Franklin is the one to get. Not sure what this means for the others.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Franklin could be a sign & place. Worth the risk. If he makes it you make the #'s work.

Jr Highlights

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/4014155/581b8f5a4ba8770eecca820c

[bostondawg]

Franklin could be a sign & place. Worth the risk. If he makes it you make the #'s work.

Jr Highlights

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/4014155/581b8f5a4ba8770eecca820c

Not like we're strapped for scholarships, either. Let's hope he qualifies!

[Steakonastick]

Franklin could be a sign & place. Worth the risk. If he makes it you make the #'s work.

Jr Highlights

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/4014155/581b8f5a4ba8770eecca820c


Good news is we can place him at Co-lin instead of him going to Jones.

[ShotgunDawg]

I thought we were only taking 1 RB

Kid is the top running back in the state. My guess is that we were only taking one until he said he wanted to come.

To hell with only taking one. If good players want to attend your school, then you work it out.

That's what Saban does. You tell a JR or SR that isn't contributing to hit the road & open up a spot

[DogsofAnarchy]

Kid is the top running back in the state. My guess is that we were only taking one until he said he wanted to come.

To hell with only taking one. If good players want to attend your school, then you work it out.

That's what Saban does. You tell a JR or SR that isn't contributing to hit the road & open up a spot

I agree 100%!! The nature of the game has changed. If a kid gets here and he isn't willing to work then he will have to be shown the door.

By the way, as a 24 year educator, it is entirely to early for us to say, " sign and place." He still has a chance to qualify. This will be a big year for him.

[Lord McBuckethead]

It's "too early" for us to say......"
Sorry, you stated your 24 years earlier in the same sentence.

[Wet Dawg]

I agree 100%!! The nature of the game has changed. If a kid gets here and he isn't willing to work then he will have to be shown the door.

By the way, as a 24 year educator, it is entirely to early for us to say, " sign and place." He still has a chance to qualify. This will be a big year for him.

I hope you don't educate kids on grammar.

[TrapGame]

Franklin could be a sign & place. Worth the risk. If he makes it you make the #'s work.

Jr Highlights

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/4014155/581b8f5a4ba8770eecca820c

Nice highlight reel. I urge others to watch it.

[Bothrops]

If we only take one this cycle, Franklin is the one to get. Not sure what this means for the others.

We'll make an exception in this case and take 2 RB's, if their names are Ladamian Webb and Fabian Franklin.

[Dawg61]

Gotta love getting a surprise commit from the top RB in the state who holds offers from Bama, Georgia, Tennessee and Michigan as a RB.

[AlSwearengen]

Where was he considered to be headed?

[Ari Gold]

He slid down on Umiss big board to like #4... Ok David Johnson we believe you.. Shitbird

[TrapGame]

Where was he considered to be headed?

They had him CB'd to LSU 100%.

[Reason2succeed]

Where was he considered to be headed?

It doesn't matter because that place doesn't exist anymore. Mistakes were made.

Wow! I'm excited to see all the other guys and the enthusiasm they are showing about the FF announcement. State will be the only player in MS and we need to inspire MS guys to "Rep My State!" (Copyright pending)

[Jack Lambert]

This is what happens when we are on a level playing field in recruiting.

[TrapGame]

This is what happens when we are on a level playing field in recruiting.

https://media.giphy.com/media/oxLpLI0eNf3Wg/giphy.gif

[louisvilledawg]

It's "too early" for us to say......"
Sorry, you stated your 24 years earlier in the same sentence.

Rebel troll. Please leave.

[ShotgunDawg]

Franklin could be a sign & place. Worth the risk. If he makes it you make the #'s work.

Jr Highlights

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/4014155/581b8f5a4ba8770eecca820c

Just watched the hudl film, & this guy is a good player.

I hadn't watched much of him in the past because I didn't think we'd factor in for him.

That being said, he runs bigger than his 5'11" 200 lb frame.

Reminds me of Kerryon Johnson at Auburn. He's only rated a 3 star by 247, but IMO he looks like a 91-92 rated type guy that has a nice combination of size & agility. Has some similarities to Aeris Williams as well. Looks to have a slightly better burst than Aeris & maybe a little more agility, but I have no clue if he has Aeris' vision & natural ability to fall forward on every run. Those two factors to me are Aeris' biggest strength & they can't be seen on a highlight video. They are seen on a low light video where a player gets 3 yards on a broken play & moves the chains.

[ShotgunDawg]

They had him CB'd to LSU 100%.

Just my personal opinion after watching his video. He is really good, but LSU has access to the best running backs in the country & he falls just below that.

More of a 91-93 type talent rather than the 95+ LSU typically signs.

[GTHOM]

Makes me feel better after not getting Hodges

[bostondawg]

When the ratings for this class opened months ago, he was a top 100 player in the country. Not sure why he fell so hard.

[Reason2succeed]

Rebel troll. Please leave.

No, that ish was hilarious. Take it in stride and spell check next time.

[Dolphus Raymond]

This is what happens when we are on a level playing field in recruiting.

Hammer hits nail squarely upon the head.

[ShotgunDawg]

When the ratings for this class opened months ago, he was a top 100 player in the country. Not sure why he fell so hard.

Grades & probably due to LSU never offering.

Had LSU offered, my guess is he'd still be a top 100 guy

[confucius say]

Can he pass block? Play right tackle?

[louisvilledawg]

No, that ish was hilarious. Take it in stride and spell check next time.

It was. However, I'm of the mind he's a rebel troll.

[JimmyMcNulty]

David Johnson says Fabian Franklin had slid and was #4 on their board.. Laughable

[Cooterpoot]

I seriously doubt he ever makes it to Starkville. A great sign and place though.