Malique Franklin
6′6″ · 275 lb · Daphne, AL
On the Alabama roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Daphne, AL
- Daphne
- About 200 miles from Bryant-Denny Stadium
- Four-star recruit, No. 379 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8978.
Where he fits
Alabama lists 16 defensive linemen this season.
Alabama defensive linemen with a game this season
Alabama’s week
- RecordAlabama is 5-2, No. 13 in the AP poll (week 8).
- Next gameat LSU · Sat Nov 7
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Daphne, AL
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Alabama in the news
- Coleman-Williams out vs Tennessee
The Tuscaloosa News Oct 15 - 2027 RB commit out for season
- Former Alabama coach Dennis Franchione dies
WBMA Oct 7
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kalen DeBoer
Pass share
44.8%
195 pass / 240 run
Plays / game
62.1
7 games
Team sack rate
9.1%
231 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A four-star recruit at defensive lineman for Alabama -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Quality starterFour-star HS recruit
Alabama has produced 4 All-Conference defensive linemen and 2 All-Americans. 24 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Bryce Young was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Alabama in 2026
- 2026 Alabama DeBoerYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Alabama in 2026 as a 4-star recruit, No. 379 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Alabama in the 2026 class, a 4-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Alabama4-star out of Daphne