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Remembering Johnathan Franklin's record breaking 2012 season

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Johnathan Franklin is one of the most accomplished running backs in UCLA history. He holds the all-time school record for rushing yards with 4,403 yards. Close to 700 more than second place of Gaston Green with 3,731 yards. He also owns the single season record with his 2012 senior season with 1,734 yards. Pairing together speed and strength on his way to being a second team All-American that year.

It was great to have Johnathan Franklin, UCLA’s all-time leading rusher, back on campus this weekend! #4sUp pic.twitter.com/XfsUtdL58o

— UCLA Football (@UCLAFootball) May 1, 2023

Following that 2012 season, Franklin became a fourth-round draft pick of the Green Bay Packers in the 2013 NFL Draft.