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Orlando Franklin | Tackle

Team: Denver Broncos
Age / DOB:  (25) / 12/16/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'7' / 330
College: Miami (FL)
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Broncos RT Orlando Franklin (toe surgery) expects to be "good to go" for OTAs.
Franklin also revealed he's recovering from a shoulder injury. He puts his toe at 100 percent, and shoulder at "85 percent." Franklin is planning to play at 315 pounds in 2013 after never previously dipping below 320. Only 25 years old, Franklin graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 5 right tackle last season. May 8 - 2:48 PM
Source: Lindsay Jones on Twitter

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Orlando Franklin - T - Broncos

Broncos RT Orlando Franklin is recovering from toe surgery, but is expected to be ready for training camp.

It means four of the Broncos' five starting linemen are recovering from operations. Franklin hasn't missed a game since joining the starting lineup in 2011. Franklin had been bandied about as a candidate to kick inside to right guard if Chris Kuper (leg surgery) wasn't healthy by camp, but that idea likely died when the Broncos didn't draft a tackle. Franklin is coming off a strong 2012.
Source: Denver Post
Apr 29 - 11:21 AM
Orlando Franklin - T - Broncos

The Denver Post says the Broncos will look "long and hard" at moving RT Orlando Franklin inside to guard.

Franklin, at 6-foot-7, 330, looks a little tall for the interior, but he certainly has the girth to push people around inside. In his second year out of Miami in 2012, Franklin started all 17 games and graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 6 right tackle, finishing second in pass-blocking. It's atypical to see a guy excelling at one spot moved to another, but the Broncos are legitimately concerned over RG Chris Kuper's (ankle) health.
Related: Chris Kuper
Source: Denver Post
Feb 6 - 8:34 PM
Orlando Franklin - T - Broncos

Broncos RT Orlando Franklin has been cleared to return to practice after suffering a concussion on the first day of camp.

The injury won't be a concern going forward in camp, but is something to file away for if/when Franklin suffers another head injury. The Denver Post reported last week the Broncos have "kicked around" giving Franklin reps at right guard, but that idea will likely be shelved with RG Chris Kuper (broken leg) looking healthy early in camp.
Source: Denver Post
Sat, Aug 4, 2012 12:45:00 PM
Orlando Franklin - T - Broncos

According to the Denver Post, the Broncos have "kicked around" the idea of moving RT Orlando Franklin to guard.

The move would give the Broncos insurance on RG Chris Kuper (broken leg), but also open up a hole at right tackle. Kuper has been cleared for camp. Franklin actually made 12 more starts at guard than tackle for the University of Miami, and was much better in the run game than pass protection as a rookie.
Source: Denver Post
Sat, Jul 28, 2012 03:03:00 PM
Orlando Franklin - T - Broncos

Broncos RT Orlando Franklin was forced from Saturday's Divisional round playoff game with a left hand injury.

Assisted by two trainers, Franklin walked off the field slowly grabbing the upper thumb area on his left hand. The promising second-round rookie returned after missing just a couple of plays.
Sat, Jan 14, 2012 10:37:00 PM
Orlando Franklin - T - Broncos

Broncos RT Orlando Franklin was forced from Sunday's game against the Lions with a left knee injury.

Tim Tebow has been sacked six times, in large part due to his inability to read defenses and Franklin's poor pass protection. Chris Clark, who plays as the extra blocker in jumbo packages, has come on as Franklin's replacement.
Sun, Oct 30, 2011 07:01:00 PM
Orlando Franklin - T - Broncos

Broncos RT Orlando Franklin has been excused from the team to deal with a family matter.

On Wednesday night, Franklin tweeted, "Thanks guys for all your prayers for my little brother. Its a shame that he had to die at 20." Franklin, the No. 46 overall pick in the draft, has started all four games this season. If he doesn't return to the team in time for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Chris Clark and Tony Hills are candidates to get the nod.
Related: Tony Hills, Chris Clark
Source: Associated Press
Thu, Oct 6, 2011 08:08:00 AM
Orlando Franklin - T - Broncos

Broncos signed No. 46 overall pick RT Orlando Franklin to a four-year, $4.35 million contract.

The Broncos love Franklin's potential as a mauling run blocker, but he's considered a work in progress in pass protection. That could be a rookie-season issue as he guards Tim Tebow's blindside.
Source: Lindsay Jones on Twitter
Thu, Jul 28, 2011 11:12:00 AM
Orlando Franklin - T - Broncos

Second-rounder Orlando Franklin is expected to remain at right tackle even if left-handed passer Tim Tebow wins the starting quarterback job this year.

Like the Jags with Mark Brunell and Tony Boselli and the Bengals with Anthony Munoz and Boomer Esiason, the Broncos will keep Ryan Clady at left tackle. Regarded as a dominant run blocker, the long-armed Franklin is expected to jump right into the starting lineup on the other side. His pass protection is still a work in progress, so Tebow will have to deal with the growing pains.
Related: Tim Tebow, Ryan Clady
Source: Denver Post
Fri, May 27, 2011 09:21:00 AM
Orlando Franklin - T - Broncos

Broncos coach John Fox is high on No. 46 overall pick Orlando Franklin's ability to be a power blocker.

Franklin is likely ticketed for right tackle, Ryan Harris' old position. "He's big and physical, he knocks people off the ball, he gets his hands on you and you're usually going the other way," Fox said of Franklin. Franklin is 6-foot-6, 316 with 35-inch arms. Harris was 6-foot-4 1/2 and 305 pounds.
Source: Denver Post
Mon, May 9, 2011 03:26:00 PM
Orlando Franklin - T - Broncos

Broncos selected Miami T/G Orlando Franklin with the No. 46 overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft.

At 6'7/319, with 35"-inch arms, Franklin is more of a slow-footed mauler. He saw time at both left tackle and left guard as a three-year starter for the Hurricanes. Scouts are concerned that Franklin might take awhile to develop, but it looks like Denver is counting on him to step in at right tackle as Ryan Harris' successor.
Fri, Apr 29, 2011 07:17:00 PM
Orlando Franklin - T - Broncos

Miami T/G Orlando Franklin revealed that he was among the draft prospects who attended the Combine medical recheck on April 8.

The results weren't disclosed, but this shows that teams were genuinely concerned with Franklin's knee. We researched Franklin extensively and are aware of no missed games in college due to injury. He played in 51 games with 39 starts. Franklin is projected to be drafted in the second- to third-round range.
Source: Omar Kelly on Twitter
Mon, Apr 25, 2011 02:33:00 PM
Orlando Franklin - T - Broncos

Miami (FL) T/G Orlando Franklin reportedly showed up to his Pro Day out of shape and looked "non-athletic" in drills last month.

Franklin is also an inch and a half shorter than his 6-foot-7 college listing. At his Pro Day, Franklin weighed in at 319 after reporting to the Combine at 316 and being listed at 312 by Miami. It's not an excessive weight gain, but is concerning that he moved so poorly in drills. ESPN's Todd McShay previously predicted Franklin could be a first-round pick. Pro Football Weekly's Nolan Nawrocki sees Franklin sliding to round three.
Source: Pro Football Weekly
Mon, Apr 4, 2011 06:12:00 PM

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