Troy Franklin

WR - DEN

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College: Oregon

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2024 Season Outlooks

There's potential for Franklin to make an impact with the Broncos as soon as his rookie season. Franklin led Oregon in receiving yards and touchdowns each of the past two years, catching throws from Bo Nix, who the Broncos also drafted. A tall but slender receiver, Franklin has outstanding speed and is ascending in terms of his route running. If he can dig into the Denver offense this preseason then there's a chance he could not only see regular playing time but potentially lead the receiving group in targets. Franklin is worth a Round 10 pick in redraft leagues on the hope he can put up good numbers each week. He'll also fit into rookie-only drafts at 20th overall in one-QB formats and 35th overall in Superflex or two-QB.

A so-so, albeit illness-influenced combine showing dropped Franklin to Day 3 of the NFL draft, where the Broncos eagerly traded up to select him 102nd overall. His final season at Oregon was stellar, including 14 receiving touchdowns (third in FBS) and 17.1 yards per reception, hinting at a potentially elite perimeter receiver with big-play ability. Franklin provides competition for that role with Marvin Mims Jr. -- a much-touted prospect who had a disappointing rookie campaign -- a battle that should be closely watched during the preseason. Franklin is more of a late-round flier for now, but with a strong July and August he could emerge as a prospective flex when the matchup is right.