Carlese Franklin

Carlese Franklin

No. 4
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	(1985-02-23) February 23, 1985 (age 39) Kentwood, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:	Kentwood (LA)
College:	McNeese St.
Undrafted:	2008
Career history
Louisiana Swashbucklers (2008) Tulsa Talons (2009–2010) New Orleans VooDoo (2011–2012) Cleveland Gladiators (2012–2013) Orlando Predators (2014)* New Orleans VooDoo (2014–2015)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career Arena League statistics
Receptions: 321 Receiving yards: 4,025 Receiving touchdowns: 64 Return yards: 1,368 Return touchdowns: 1 Stats at ArenaFan.com

Carlese Franklin (born February 23, 1985) is an American former professional football wide receiver. Franklin played college football at McNeese State University. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2008.

Early life

Born the son of Alfred and Veronica Stewart, Carlese attended Kentwood High School in Kentwood, Louisiana. Played both quarterback and defensive back, where he named All-State and All-District. He passed for 1,500 yards and 14 touchdowns, and rushed for 978 yards with a 10.5 rushing average as senior to lead his team to the state championship game. Passed for over 3,000 yards and 24 touchdowns, while rushing for over 1,800 yards and 18 touchdowns in his prep career. Also a track & field standout (javelin and high jump) and helped team to two state titles. All-State in basketball as a guard.

College career

Franklin continued his athletic and academic career at McNeese State University, where he majored in Psychology and lettered all four seasons for the Cowboys, winning three Southland Conference Championships. Was named All-Southland Conference all four seasons, garnering First Team honors as a junior and senior as a wide receiver also named First Team All- Louisiana senior season. Had a total of 111 receptions for 1,696 yards (15.3 yards/catch) and 10 touchdowns for his collegiate career. Best season came as a senior with 50 receptions for 823 yards. He was also a member of track and field team as well that qualified for NCAA Regionals in 2005. Among the Southland Conference’s best in the javelin, placing in the Top-10 as a senior in the event.

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

He signed as an undrafted free agent after the 2008 NFL draft with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was cut before the season started.

Louisiana Swashbucklers

In 2008, he played with the Louisiana Swashbucklers of the Intense Football League.

Tulsa Talons

In 2009, Franklin signed with the Tulsa Talons of af2. He would come into his own in his 2nd season, as he was 2nd on the team in receiving yards and touchdowns.^[1]

New Orleans VooDoo

In 2011, Franklin returned to Louisiana, when he signed with the New Orleans VooDoo.^[2]

Cleveland Gladiators

In May 2012, the VooDoo traded Franklin to the Cleveland Gladiators for future considerations.^[3]

Orlando Predators

On January 24, 2014, Franklin was traded to the Orlando Predators in exchange for future considerations.

Return to VooDoo

On March 26, 2014, Franklin was assigned to the VooDoo. He was placed on reassignment on December 11, 2014. Franklin remained with the VooDoo during the 2015 season.^[4]

References

1. "Talons Receiver Carlese Franklin, learning from Veterans".
2. "Former Cowboy Carlese Franking headed to NO VooDoo".
3. Brandon Rizzuto (May 15, 2012). "VooDoo Add DB Leslie Majors; Trade WR Carlese Franklin To Gladiators". www.sportsnola.com. LeSEA. Archived from the original on February 16, 2013. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
4. Gary Estwick (April 17, 2015). "Carlese Franklin displays all-around ability for VooDoo". www.theadvocate.com. Capital City Press LLC. Retrieved April 17, 2015.