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Benjie Franklin
No. 23     Toronto Argonauts
Franklin with the Toronto Argonauts in 2024
Born: (1996-10-22) October 22, 1996 (age 28)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Defensive back
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
CollegeTarleton State
High schoolAlief Taylor High
Career history
As player
2023Jacksonville Jaguars*
2023Green Bay Packers*
2023Seattle Seahawks*
2023Toronto Argonauts
2024San Antonio Brahmas*
2024–presentToronto Argonauts
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Benjie Franklin (born October 22, 1996) is an American professional football defensive back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

College career

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Franklin first played college football for the Navarro Bulldogs from 2017 to 2018.[1] He then transferred to Tarleton State University to play for the Texans from 2019 to 2021.[2] He played in 29 games for the Texans where he recorded 103 tackles, eight interceptions, and one fumble recovery.[1]

Professional career

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Jacksonville Jaguars

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Franklin signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2022.[3] However, he was part of the final cuts on August 29, 2022.[4]

Green Bay Packers

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On September 1, 2022, Franklin signed with the Green Bay Packers.[1] He spent the season on the practice roster and was re-signed on January 19, 2023.[5] He was later released on May 17, 2023.[6]

Seattle Seahawks

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On June 1, 2023, Franklin was signed by the Seattle Seahawks.[7] At the end of the preseason, he was released on August 27, 2023.[8]

Toronto Argonauts (first stint)

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Franklin signed with the Toronto Argonauts on September 12, 2023, to a practice roster agreement.[9] With the Argonauts having already clinched first place in the division, he made his professional debut in the last game of the regular season on October 28, 2023, against the Ottawa Redblacks, where he recorded four defensive tackles and one interception.[1][10] He then reverted back to the practice roster and his contract expired on November 13, 2023.[11]

San Antonio Brahmas

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On January 20, 2024, Franklin signed with the San Antonio Brahmas.[1] He was released near the end of training camp on March 10, 2024.[12]

Toronto Argonauts (second stint)

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Franklin re-signed with the Argonauts on April 2, 2024.[13] He won a starting job following training camp in 2024 and started the first four games of the season. He was relegated to backup duty in the team's fifth game of the season against the Montreal Alouettes, but regained his starter's role for the remainder of the year as his play progressed.[14] He played in 18 regular season games, starting in 17, where he had 59 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, two interceptions, 13 pass knockdowns, one sack, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and one blocked kick.[14]

In the East Semi-Final against the Ottawa Redblacks, Franklin had eight defensive tackles and his first career touchdown on a 71-yard interception return.[15] Against the Alouettes in East Final, he had a second straight game with a pick-six and had four defensive tackles and two interceptions in the team's 30–28 victory.[16] In the 111th Grey Cup, Franklin recorded his third straight post-season game with an interception where he also had three defensive tackles in the Argonauts' 41–24 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[14][17]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Benjie Franklin". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  2. ^ "Benjie Franklin". Tarleton State Texans. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  3. ^ "Texans DB Benjie Franklin signed by Jacksonville Jaguars". Tarleton State Texans. May 2, 2022.
  4. ^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars release four, waive six ahead of the 53-man roster deadline on August 30, 2022". Jacksonville Jaguars. August 29, 2022.
  5. ^ "Green Bay Packers sign former Texan defensive back Benjie Franklin". Tarleton State Texans. January 19, 2023.
  6. ^ "Packers sign XFL punter, waive Benjie Franklin". acmepackingcompany.com. May 17, 2023.
  7. ^ "Seahawks Sign Cornerbacks Montrae Braswell & Benjie Franklin". Seattle Seahawks. January 19, 2023.
  8. ^ "Seahawks Waive Seven Players". Seattle Seahawks. January 19, 2023.
  9. ^ "Boatmen Add DB Benjie Franklin to Practice Roster". Toronto Argonauts. September 12, 2023.
  10. ^ "2024 CFL Guide" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  11. ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  12. ^ "San Antonio Brahmas Announce Roster Moves". United Football League. March 10, 2024.
  13. ^ "Argos Bring Back DB Benjie Franklin". Toronto Argonauts. April 2, 2024.
  14. ^ a b c "111th Grey Cup notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  15. ^ "Toronto Argonauts vs Ottawa Redblacks". Canadian Football League. November 2, 2024.
  16. ^ "Montreal Alouettes vs Toronto Argonauts". Canadian Football League. November 9, 2024.
  17. ^ "Play-by-Play, 111th Grey Cup". Canadian Football League. November 17, 2024.
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