Finding true difference-makers who make a quarterback’s job easier is not easy nor cheap in terms of draft capital. Franklin fits the mold of some recent explosive, physically gifted draft picks like Rashee Rice and Brandon Aiyuk. But he is lighter than both, despite being a speedy asset.

Every team won’t value a receiver who stands 6’2″ and weighs under 190 pounds as much as others. In the right environment, Franklin can be a spectacular No. 2 receiver who punishes defenses willing to guard him one-on-one or facing a quarterback who will break the pocket and extend plays until Franklin is streaking wide open across the field.

Franklin is more than just a speedy threat. He’s a trustworthy player who is better on the sideline and on contested catches than most thin receivers. That’s not where he makes his money, as his speed is the rare trait worth investing in.

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The pro comparison I landed on for Oregon’s Troy Franklin is former New York Jets, Carolina Panthers, and current Miami Dolphins WR Robbie “Chosen” Anderson.

While Franklin might not be a bonafide WR1 with his lacking mass and play strength, he has the tools to be a Pro Bowl-level complementary threat and vertical attacker whose combined speed, quickness, and frame will make him a nightmare for DBs — much like Anderson was at his ceiling.

Franklin will be a top target for teams looking to add a receiver who will allow them to push the ball downfield consistently. He has smooth strides and good top speed to be a vertical threat in the pros, and his route running has become more polished in 2023.

-Fluid athlete with explosive burst and speed to stretch the field and breeze past defenders.

-Has a quick first step and gets to top speed in a hurry.

-He’s extremely dangerous in the open field, showing the vision and creativity to run through entire defenses.

-Has elite balance tight-roping the sideline and in-and-out of his breaks, showing excellent start-stop ability and burst.

-Franklin fights his way off the line of scrimmage against press coverage, showing quick, violent hands and good balance.

-Although Franklin is more of a possession target than a field stretcher, his competitive demeanor and ability to make plays after the catch make him a threat in the middle of the field.

-Has elite speed and cutting ability and good hands and toughness. Lacks the ideal size, but has a similar body type to Antonio Brown.

-He’s dangerous in catch-and-run situations, although his run-after-catch ability could be further enhanced.