2008: Played in 12 contests, starting 11 at the center spot...missed time due to an injury suffered against Florida Atlantic...Played a total of 712 snaps...Had 48 knockdown blocks...graded out at 89.3 percent on the year...Allowed only one sack.
2007: Started all 12 games for the Trojans at center ... Was on the field for a total of 953 snaps ... Was credited with 49 knockdown blocks ... Was flagged for only three penalties and allowed just 2.8 sacks during the year ... Graded out at 81.4 percent for the season.
2006: Saw action in 11 games, one as a starter on the offensive line ... Made his first career start against UAB.
2005: Redshirted, did not play.
PREP: Was a four-year letter winner at Bartow High for coaches Richie Marsh and Sean Killets, playing both offensive and defensive line ... Was a first team All-County selection at left tackle ... Was selected to play in the Florida High School All-Star game ... Was a county champion in weight lifting with a career-best total of 620 ... Posted a 14-1 record in weight lifting competitions during his career. PERSONAL: Full name is Daniel Robert Franks ... Is the son of Mary and Phillip Franks ... Has one sister, Brandy (23) ... Was born on October 11, 1986 ... Was an honor student in high school ... Is a Risk Management Insurance major.
Courtesy: Kevin Glackmeyer
