#33
Seth Franklin
Returning to Charlotte for 2026
Fr. · Fayetteville, N.C. → E.E. Smith
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Seth Franklin
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Charlotte
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Charlotte
Returning around him
- 24% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: -8 net (19 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Charlotte · Last season: 1-11 · Talent rank #108 · 2026 recruiting class #102
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #14604
Peaked at #14604 this season.
Background
At Charlotte Redshirt Sophomore, 2025 (11/0): Saw action in 11 games, all on special teams Redshirt Freshman, 2024 (0/0): A member of the 49ers' 13th recruiting class Did not see game action Personal/High School First Team All-County and All-Conference at E.E. Smith Named Team MVP as a junior Par...