One-Year USF RB with Transfer-Portal Grit and 7.1 YPC Efficiency
Sam Franklin is a high-intensity, battle-tested running back for the South Florida Bulls with just one year of eligibility left, offering immediate impact rather than long-term development. His differentiator is elite efficiency—averaging 7.1 yards per carry (369 yards on 52 carries) across two seasons at Oklahoma and USF—paired with a proven ability to score (3 TDs) and catch passes (7 catches, 28 yards). Franklin’s journey from Tennessee-Martin to Oklahoma, then through the transfer portal to USF, reveals a resilient, adaptable personality who thrives under pressure and doesn’t shy from big moments, including a 30-yard rushing TD. While his raw volume is modest, his intensity, reliability in space, and experience against top-tier competition make him a strong fit for teams needing a punchy, game-ready RB who can elevate the backfield immediately without a redshirt year.
