Johnathan Franklin

Johnathan A. Franklin (born October 23, 1989) is a former American football running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Franklin played college football for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and received All-American recognition. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. After suffering a serious neck injury in his rookie season, he was told that his football career would end prematurely. On June 19, 2014, Franklin announced his retirement from the NFL.

1. ^ Wilkening, Mike (June 19, 2014). "Johnathan Franklin confirms he won’t play in 2014 and likely beyond". NBCSports.com. Retrieved 2014-07-02.