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FSU Football: Grading The ‘Noles 2013 Recruiting Class

By Kelvin Hunt

Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles linebacker Matthew Thomas (6) during the first quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles linebacker Matthew Thomas (6) during the first quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 6, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Jimbo Fisher holds up the ACC trophy after defeating the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bank of America Stadium. FSU defeated Georgia Tech 37-35. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

John Franklin III came to FSU as a three-star dual threat quarterback with a player rating of 83.77. Franklin red-shirted his first year while playing scout team quarterback.

Played a big role in preparing the FSU defense to face Auburn in the National Championship game. Also, was All-ACC performer in track and field but transferred to East Mississippi JUCO after the 2014 season.

While there, starred in the “Last Chance U” documentary with former ‘Noles QB Clint Trickett who was his QB coach there. Received a scholarship offer and transferred to Auburn where he played at times this past season as quarterback, but could never establish himself as the starter.

Grade- D

Franklin receives this grade because he never made any significant contributions outside of playing scout team quarterback.

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