John Franklin-Myers Explained

John Franklin-Myers
Current Team:Denver Broncos
Number:98
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:26 September 1996
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:288
High School:Greenville (Greenville, Texas)
College:Stephen F. Austin
Draftyear:2018
Draftround:4
Draftpick:135
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:135
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:19.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:3
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:7
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statvalue6:1
Pfr:FranJo02

John Franklin-Myers (born September 26, 1996) is an American professional football defensive end for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Stephen F. Austin.[1]

Early years

Franklin-Myers attended and played high school football at Greenville High School in Greenville, Texas.[2]

College career

Franklin-Myers played college football for the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.[3]

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

Franklin-Myers was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth round (135th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft.[4] The pick used to draft him originally was acquired in a trade that sent Alec Ogletree to the New York Giants.[5] He made his professional debut in the Rams' season opener against the Oakland Raiders. In Week 4, against the Minnesota Vikings, he recorded his first professional sack.[6] He also recorded a sack and a fumble in Super Bowl LIII against New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, though the fumble was quickly recovered by the Patriots offense.[7]

Franklin-Myers was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.[8]

New York Jets

On September 1, 2019, Franklin-Myers was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.[9] He was placed on injured reserve on October 4, 2019. He was designated for return from injured reserve on November 27, 2019, and began practicing with the team again. However, he was not activated by the end of the three-week practice window on December 18, 2019, and remained on injured reserve for the rest of the season.[10]

On October 7, 2021, Franklin-Myers signed a four-year contract extension with the Jets for $55 million, with $30.2 million guaranteed.[11]

Denver Broncos

On April 29, 2024, Franklin-Myers was traded to the Denver Broncos for a 2026 sixth-round pick.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DaSilva . Cameron . April 28, 2018 . Rams select John Franklin-Myers with 135th overall pick in 2018 NFL Draft . October 18, 2018 . The Rams Wire. USA Today . en-US.
  2. Web site: DaSilva . Cameron . May 19, 2018 . John Franklin-Myers on going 0-40 in high school: 'It was really frustrating' . October 18, 2018 . The Rams Wire. USA Today . en-US.
  3. Web site: Klein . Gary . September 29, 2018 . Rams rookie John Franklin-Myers proving his worth on defense - Los Angeles Times . October 18, 2018 . Los Angeles Times.
  4. Web site: 2018 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-18 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  5. Web site: McAtee . Joe . April 28, 2018 . Los Angeles Rams select Stephen F. Austin DL John Franklin-Myers . June 10, 2018 . TurfShowTimes.com.
  6. Web site: Peters . Craig . September 27, 2018 . Rams Outlast Vikings in 38-31 Barnburner . October 18, 2018 . Minnesota Vikings . en-US.
  7. Web site: Super Bowl LIII - Los Angeles Rams vs. New England Patriots - February 3rd, 2019 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . 2019-09-01.
  8. News: Han, Jamie . Rams trim roster down to 53 players . TheRams.com . August 31, 2019 . August 31, 2019.
  9. Web site: Jets Claim 4 Players, Add Another 7 to Practice Squad. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. September 1, 2019.
  10. News: Jets' John Franklin-Myers: Won't return from IR . CBSSports.com . December 19, 2019 . December 19, 2019.
  11. News: Gordon . Grant . October 7, 2021 . Jets, DL John Franklin-Meyers agree to 4-year, $55M extension . October 8, 2021 . NFL.com.
  12. Web site: Allen. Eric. Broncos acquire Jets DE John Franklin-Myers. newyorkjets.com. April 27, 2024. April 27, 2024.