Aubrayo Razyo Franklin (; born August 27, 1980) is a former

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and in 2015, he was an assistant coach for the

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. He was drafted by the

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in the fifth round of the

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. He played college football for the

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Volunteers. He has also played for the

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, and

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Early years

Franklin attended Science Hill High School in

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and was a letterman in football. In football, as a senior, he was an All-Conference and an All-State honoree and finished his senior season with 12 sacks and 180 tackles.

College career

Franklin played college football at the

where he recorded 70 tackles and two sacks. He majored in arts and sciences.

Professional career

2003 NFL Draft

Franklin was selected by the

in the fifth round (146th overall) in the

, after being projected as a late sixth round pick.

Baltimore Ravens

In his rookie year, he only appeared in one game recording one tackle. In his second season with the Ravens, he contributed to the team by making six appearances and two tackles. In 2005, Franklin played in 15 games and notched up 20 tackles and his first career sack at the

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on December 11. He also made his first career start a week later against the

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. In his final season with the Ravens, he played in 14 games recording 17 tackles.

San Francisco 49ers

On March 3, 2007, Aubrayo Franklin signed with the

, reuniting himself with Coach Mike Nolan, who was his defensive coordinator in Baltimore. In his first season with the team, he played in 14 games recording a career high 26 tackles.

New Orleans Saints

Franklin signed a one-year contract with the

on August 2, 2011. After a disappointing 2011 campaign, the Saints elected to allow Franklin to test free agency.

San Diego Chargers

On July 20, 2012, Franklin signed a one-year contract with the

Indianapolis Colts

On March 19, 2013, Franklin signed with the

Coaching career

San Francisco 49ers

On January 28, 2015, Franklin rejoined the 49ers to an entry-level coaching position under head coach

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, who was his defensive line coach from 2007-2010. After just 1 season,

was fired thus resulting in a large coaching overhaul that relieved Franklin of his duties.

References

External links

49ers Player Bio
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