BUFFALO, NY – University at Buffalo football head coach Lance Leipold has announced senior linebacker Jarrett Franklin will wear No. 41 this season to honor the legacy of former teammate Solomon Jackson who passed away in 2016.
"It is a blessing and an honor to wear Solo's number," Franklin said. "I am going to do everything I can to honor him. It means coming out every day with a smile on my face, ready to practice, ready to play and bringing teammates along with me."
After consulting with the Jackson family, a different Buffalo player is bestowed the honor of wearing No.