2016 Football Roster
Roster
Darrian Franklin
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Height:
- 6-1
- Major:
- Pre-Business Administration
- Weight:
- 215
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Downey, Calif.
- High School:
- Downey
BEFORE OREGON - Recognized among the nation’s top prep prospects as indicated by the inclusion on the Scout 300 listing after tallying 71 tackles (43 unassisted) and three quarterback sacks in 2015 . . . The PrepStar All-American was selected to play in the Semper Fidelis All-American game, but opted to enroll at Oregon for the start of the winter term instead . . . Ranked 37th in the country at his position by Rivals.com and the No. 5 outside linebacker in California by Scout.com, the Vikings’ fifth-leading defender posted a single-game high 15 tackles, including two QB takedowns, in the win over Paramount after coming up with 13 stops (11 solo) vs. Warren . . . The Long Beach Press-Telegram All-Area Dream Team honoree also was utilized as a receiver throughout his high school tenure, accumulating 40 catches for 580 yards and five touchdowns while enjoying his greatest offensive success his sophomore and junior seasons . . . Registered 41 of his 88 tackles unassisted as a junior while posting eight quarterback sacks, two caused fumbles, and one interception . . . Included were 14 tackles and four TFLs in the second game in 2014 vs. Vista Murrieta and 13 stops in the CIF Southeast Division of the Southern Section championship game against Crescenta Valley.
