Elijah Franklin
Elijah Franklin
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DePaul Catholic → Paramus Catholic
Elijah Franklin Elijah Franklin 5'8" | 145 lbs | ATH Paramus Catholic | 2028 State NJ makes another impactful move, transferring from DePaul Catholic to Paramus Catholic. Notably, this marks the third starter Paramus Catholic has added from DePaul this offseason, further reshaping the roster.
Franklin immediately upgrades the Paramus Catholic defense. He thrives as an outside corner in zone coverage. He tackles well in space. More importantly, he shows a real knack for triggering downhill and blowing up screens, which consistently puts offenses behind the chains.
However, his upside goes beyond what he’s already shown. Because of his athletic profile, Franklin projects as a defender who can expand his role in man and press coverage this season. That added versatility gives Paramus Catholic more flexibility on the back end and allows them to be more aggressive schematically.
Currently rated as the No. 3 athlete in the 2028 class by Prep Redzone, Franklin carries serious upside. As he continues to refine his coverage skills and gains more exposure, he has a real chance to climb into the top tier of New Jersey prospects. Ultimately, this move positions him to significantly raise both his profile and his impact.
After months of thoughts and conversations with my family , I’ve decided to transfer to @ParamusCathHS @PCFB_Paladins . Thank you lord for this amazing opportunity 🙏🏾! Can’t wait to get to work ! pic.twitter.com/7sKwAD0HN1
— Elijah Franklin Elijah Franklin 5'8" | 145 lbs | ATH Paramus Catholic | 2028 State NJ (@ElijahFran1112) January 31, 2026
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