Zachary Franks is a three-star recruit from Baltimore, MD, out of Gilman (No. 961 in the 2019 class) who has not played in Massachusetts's 8 games this season.
Where Franks comes from
- Baltimore, MD
- Gilman
- About 300 miles from Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium
- Three-star, No. 961 in the 2019 class.
- On the Massachusetts roster since 2025
Where Franks fits
Massachusetts lists 18 offensive linemen this season.
Massachusetts offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 41st in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Massachusetts is 4-4.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Baltimore, MD
Came to Massachusetts by way of Duke.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Massachusetts -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 41st nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2021. Larnel Coleman went on to the NFL out of this room (2021).
Eight seasons, three schools
- 2026 Massachusetts HarasymiakYear 8 · Games –
- 2025 Massachusetts HarasymiakYear 7 · Games –
- May 2025 Entered the transfer portalDuke to Massachusetts
- 2024 Duke DiazYear 6 · Games –
- Jan 2024 Entered the transfer portalNorthwestern to Duke
- 2023 Northwestern BraunYear 5 · Games –
- 2022 Northwestern FitzgeraldYear 4 · Games –
- 2021 Northwestern FitzgeraldYear 3 · Games –
- 2020 Northwestern FitzgeraldYear 2 · Games –
- 2019 Northwestern FitzgeraldYear 1 · Games –
- High school GilmanBaltimore, MD · Class of 2019Three-star, No. 961 in the 2019 class.
Moves
- Transferred from Northwestern to Duke, Jan 16, 2024.
- Transferred from Duke to Massachusetts, May 14, 2025.
2019
- RecruitedThree-star, out of Gilman
2024
- Transferred to Dukefrom Northwestern
2025
- Transferred to Massachusettsfrom Duke
Coaching lineage · 2019–2026
4 coachesPlayed for 4 head coaches at 3 schools: Pat Fitzgerald, David Braun, Manny Diaz and Joe Harasymiak.
