#71
Blake Franks
Returning to South Carolina for 2026
Blake Franks
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Shane Beamer
How he plays
2026 Outlook
South Carolina
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · South Carolina
Returning around him
- 62% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 3 South Carolina players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +1 net (25 in / 24 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
South Carolina · Last season: 4-8 (AP #11) · Talent rank #18 · 2026 recruiting class #14
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology