Zaire Franklin

Zaire Franklin

27-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Indianapolis Colts
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Franklin had a breakout season by setting the franchise record for tackles in a single season moving into an every-down role after star linebacker Shaquille Leonard was lost for the season after three games due to a neck injury. Franklin tallied a career-high 167 stops (102 solo), three sacks and six passes defended over 17 games. With fellow linebacker and Indianapolis' second-leading tackler Bobby Okereke (151) departing in free agency, Franklin should be in store for another prominent role alongside Leonard during the 2023 campaign. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a three-year, $10 million contract with the Colts in March of 2022.
Getting three-year extension
LBIndianapolis Colts
March 11, 2024
The Colts signed Franklin to a three-year, $31.3 million contract extension Monday, Stephen Holder of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Franklin, who was No. 2 in the NFL last season with 179 tackles (107 solo), was already under contract for 2024, but this extension leaves him set to start at middle linebacker in Indianapolis for the foreseeable future. The 2018 seventh-round pick began his career as a special-teams ace but has since transformed into a verifiable fantasy standout in IDP formats.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
Franklin won the starting strong-side linebacker role in the preseason, but he came off the field in nickel and dime packages, which limits his fantasy upside. He appeared in 17 games for the Colts last season and totaled 40 tackles (21 solo), two pass deflections and one interception. He figures to garner a similar role alongside Darius Leonard and Bobby Okereke during the 2022 campaign.
Franklin will compete for the starting strong-side role linebacker role in training camp after the departure of Anthony Walker. Franklin mostly worked in a reserve role last season, but he impressed against the run. He struggled against the pass by allowing 14 receptions on 16 targets, according to Pro Football Focus, so he could come off the field in nickel and dime formations.
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NFL's second leading tackler in '23
LBIndianapolis Colts
January 8, 2024
Franklin recorded nine tackles (three solo) in Saturday's 23-19 loss versus the Texans.
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Continues to lead NFL in tackles
LBIndianapolis Colts
January 1, 2024
Franklin registered 10 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Raiders.
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Logs double-digit tackles
LBIndianapolis Colts
December 25, 2023
Franklin compiled 12 tackles (nine solo) and a pass deflection during Indianapolis' 29-10 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.
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Posts big tackle total Week 14
LBIndianapolis Colts
December 11, 2023
Franklin racked up 14 tackles (six solo), including one for loss, in Sunday's loss to Cincinnati.
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Posts double-digit tackles
LBIndianapolis Colts
November 13, 2023
Franklin compiled 15 tackles (12 solo) and forced a fumble in Sunday's 10-6 win over the Patriots.
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