Franklin Whitley
Franklin Whitley
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Career Arc
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mike Norvell
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Florida State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Florida State
Returning around him
- 1 Florida State player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -22 net (22 in / 44 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Florida State · Last season: 5-7 (AP #25) · Talent rank #19 · 2026 recruiting class #16
Background
BEFORE FSU: Four-star defensive lineman…rated No. 246 nationally by 247Sports…ranked as top-50 defensive lineman and top-15 player in South Carolina by ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals…racked up 39 tackles, 14.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, one forced fumble and four pass breakups in 2025…reached secon...