ESPN.com · Aug 16, 2017
John Franklin III to transfer from Auburn
Auburn Tigers quarterback-turned-wide receiver John Franklin III has decided the transfer, the school announced on Tuesday.
Franklin, who rose to fame via the Netflix documentary series "Last Chance U," transferred to Auburn from East Mississippi Community College prior to last season. He served as the Tigers' backup quarterback, completing 14 of 26 passes for 204 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for 430 yards on 46 carries.
This spring, with the addition of former Baylor quarterback Jarrett Stidham, Franklin moved to receiver.
On Monday, Auburn announced that Stidham would be the starting quarterback and Sean White would be his primary backup this season.