
Jarrod Franklin brings proven Tulane safety production and physical reliability
Jarrod Franklin has been a steady, tackling-first safety for Tulane, with 177 career tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks in 37 games with 26 starts, showing he can affect plays near the line and in coverage.[5] ESPN also credits him with 167 solo tackles, plus interceptions and pass breakups, which reinforces his value as a reliable run defender and experienced back-end presence.[2] His 6-0, 190-pound frame and long run of starts suggest a dependable, durable fit for a defense that wants toughness, assignment discipline, and physical edge from the safety spot.[1][5]