Zaire Franklin Green Bay Packers · #44
Zaire Franklin is a Linebacker for the Green Bay Packers, drafted 235th overall, 2018. In 2026 he recorded 29 tackles.
Zaire Franklin — the report card
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Where Zaire Franklin stands
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Zaire Franklin — every number, three levels deep
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How the model sees Zaire Franklin
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Zaire Franklin career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | Sack | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 16 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 40 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 17 | 167 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 2023 | 16 | 179 | 1.5 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 2024 | 17 | 173 | 3.5 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| 2025 | 17 | 125 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 2026 in progress · 4 games | 4 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 136 | 767 | 10.0 | 3 | 11 | 26 |
The Lab
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Are the Green Bay Packers built to win?
Team projection rolled up from the roster + last-season baselines — and what it means for his role.
The Ballad of Zaire Franklin
Birth to now — the making of a legend, narrated and scored.
The beginning
Zaire Franklin is a Linebacker for the Green Bay Packers, in his 9th NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 235th overall, 2018 as a Linebacker.
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Zaire Franklin is a Green Bay Packers linebacker, drafted 235th overall, 2018.
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Across 9 seasons (2018–2026) he has recorded 767 tackles, 10 sacks and 3 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 29 tackles, 0 sacks and 0 interceptions in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 6' 0"
- Weight
- 235 lbs
- Draft
- 235th overall, 2018
- Born
- Philadelphia, PA
- Age
- 30
- Jersey
- #44
Zaire Franklin is from Philadelphia, PA and is 30 years old. He was drafted 235th overall, 2018 and plays linebacker at 6' 0", 235 lbs.
Over 9 seasons (2018–2026) he has recorded 767 tackles, 10 sacks and 3 interceptions. Franklin is currently on the Green Bay Packers roster.
Zaire Franklin is a long-time starting linebacker who has piled up 767 tackles with 10 sacks and 3 interceptions across 9 seasons (2018–2026).
Zaire Franklin — frequently asked
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