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Western Michigan University Athletics

2025 Football Roster

1 Joshua Franklin

1 Joshua Franklin

  • Position:
    Defensive Back
  • Height:
    6-0
  • Weight:
    175
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    University Park, Ill.
  • High School:
    Crete-Monee

Summary

Biography

2024: Played in all 13 games .. converted to cornerback ... had 18 tackles and one interception on the season, along with two pass breakups ... had career-high four tackles at Ohio State ... recovered a fumble for a TD and had two tackles in win over Akron ... recorded first career interception against South Alabama in the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl. 

2023: Played in five games, primarily on special teams ... made collegiate debut against Miami (Ohio) ... made first career tackle in win at Eastern Michigan ... switched to cornerback after the season. 

High School: Rated three-star wide receiver by 247 Sports ... named the No. 2 quarterback in the Chicagoland Area by the Sun Times ... won the state championship in the 4x200-meter relay ... also lettered in baseball, basketball and wrestling.

Personal: Majoring in Sports Management ... Graduated from Crete-Monee High School ... son of Bridgette Simmons and Donzell Franklin ... born on March 1, 2005 in Chicago, Ill.
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2025
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Historical Player Information

  • 81

    2023Freshman

    Wide Receiver
    6'0" 175 lbs
    81
  • 21

    2024Sophomore

    Defensive Back
    6'0" 175 lbs
    21
  • 1

    2025Junior

    Defensive Back
    6'0" 175 lbs
    1