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Zachary Franks
Returning to Massachusetts for 2026
R-Jr. · Baltimore, Md. → The Gilman School
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Zachary 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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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Massachusetts
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Massachusetts
Returning around him
- 76% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: +3 net (22 in / 19 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Massachusetts · Last season: 0-12 · Talent rank #118 · 2026 recruiting class #115
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #7903
Peaked at #7903 this season.
Background
2025 • Graduate Student Did not compete due to a season-ending injury Before Massachusetts • Joins UMass after spending the 2024 season at Duke as a graduate transfer, having previously played at Northwestern from 2019-23 • Did not appear in a game in 2024 • At Northwestern, played in 18 games wh...