Franklin Whitley is a rare late-blooming EDGE with elite size and rapid upside
Whitley is a fast-rising 6-foot-6, 265-pound EDGE who has translated a standout basketball background into immediate football production, posting 31 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and three sacks in his senior season while playing the sport seriously for the first time; that combination of length, athleticism, and development curve makes him a high-upside fit for a program that values moldable front-seven talent. He was ranked among the top South Carolina prospects and drew offers from Clemson, South Carolina and Alabama before choosing Florida State, which fits a team looking for a disruptive, versatile defender with real breakout potential.
