Lander slotback/defensive back joins CWUAA team’s 2015 class.
Tom Franklin is satisfied that he made the best decision for himself when it came to his gridiron and academic future.
The 6ā4, 205 pound slotback/defensive back (cornerback) from Lander committed to provincial CIS team, University of British Columbia (UBC) Thunderbirds.Ā Franklin will join the team for the 2015 CWUAA season.
āIt’s close to home; it provides a fantastic football program and the university as a whole seems great,ā commented Franklin on his commitment. āI recently participated in the 2015 UBC spring training camp so I was able to experience the football program and its level of competitiveness on the field.ā
āIt was certainly a joy to be a part of. I’ve learned so much from the camp and it definitely showed me what to expect.ā
In 2014, the two-way standout guided the South Delta Sun Devils of the British Columbia High School Football Association (BCHSFA) to their first ever Provincial āAAAā Championship.Ā Franklin amassed 504 yards on 25 receptions (average of 42 yards per reception), registered 22 tackles and caught two interceptions.
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