Michigan RB Leon Franklin enters NCAA transfer portal

Michigan running back Leon Franklin has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Franklin contributed mostly to special teams and the practice squad in 2023.

Franklin spent the past three seasons in Ann Arbor, contributing 23 carries for 75 yards and a touchdown to Michigan’s rushing efforts over that span. The lone rushing touchdown of his Wolverine career came against Minnesota on Oct. 7.

The play he might be most remember for to Michigan fans was in 2022 during an eventual 59-0 win over UConn when he caught a 20-yard touchdown pass — good for the first reception and overall touchdown of his career.

He’ll bring a veteran presence to any ball club he chooses — not to mention the winning mindset he’s likely acquired from playing football at a school like Michigan, who has earned an opportunity to play in the College Football Playoffs in each of the three years he was on campus.

Franklin was unranked in the On3 Industry Ranking, which is a proprietary algorithm that compiles ratings and rankings from all four primary recruiting media services.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

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As of December 20th, 1,826 FBS players have entered the Transfer Portal.

While the NCAA Transfer Portal database is private, the On3 Network has streamlined the reporting process tracking player movement. If you find yourself asking, ‘How can I track transfer portal activity?’ our well-established network of reporters and contacts across college athletics keeps you up to speed in several ways, from articles written about players as they enter and exit the transfer portal or find their new destination, to our social media channels, to the On3 Transfer Portal.

The transfer portal wire provides a real-time feed of player activity, including basic player profile information, transfer portal ranking and original On3 Industry recruiting ranking, as well as NIL valuation (name, image and likeness).

The On3 Transfer Portal Rankings allow for you to filter the On3 Industry Rankings to find the best of the best in the portal, starting with Overall Top Players.

You can dive deeper into the rankings and filter by position whether it is Quarterback, Running Back, Wide Receiver, Tight End, Offensive Tackle, Interior Offensive Line, Edge, Defensive Line, Linebacker, Cornerback, Safety, Athlete, Kicker, Punter, or Long Snapper you’re looking for.

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.