Florida Atlantic receiver John Franklin III is so talented he can learn new plays in the shortest of times.
Take last week’s game against Bethune-Cookman. Coach Lane Kiffin drew up a play on a piece of paper on the bus ride from the team hotel to FAU Stadum. It involved Franklin III lining up under center and running a quarterback draw. Kiffin texted a pic to Franklin III and a few hours later the play was called.
It resulted in an 18-yard run that nearly went for a long touchdown. Being a quick study and versatile player has made Franklin III, a quarterback turned receiver, one of the Owls’ most dangerous offensive weapons.