Wallace Franklin

WR, 6-2, 170, Beaumont, Texas (Ozen HS)

One of three players from the Texas prep ranks in Nebraska’s 2005 signing class, Wallace Franklin comes to Lincoln from Ozen High School in Beaumont. Franklin starred at the receiver spot for Coach Thomas Brooks, catching 14 passes for 300 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior, good for second-team all-state honors in Class 4A. Defensively, Franklin was also a key factor by intercepting five passes, one of which he returned for a touchdown. Franklin helped Ozen High to an 8-4 record and a trip to the second round of the state playoffs. As a junior, Franklin posted big receiving numbers, catching 27 passes for 340 yards and eight touchdowns. Franklin is ranked as the No. 62 wide receiver prospect in the country according to Rivals.com and is listed as the 87th-best overall prospect in the state by the recruiting service. Franklin was a pre-season All-Midlands region selection as a senior, and is ranked as the No. 96 prospect in Texas by Scout.com. Franklin possesses sprinter’s speed and is a multi-sport standout for Ozen High. He qualified for the state track meet in three events as a junior, and also plays basketball. Franklin is the son of Betty Morris and was born on July 16, 1986. Franklin committed to Nebraska early in the process, pledging his services to the Huskers in the summer of 2004.