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Zaire
Franklin

#44

GB Packers

6'0"

235lbs

30y/o

Overall Grade '26

36.4

50th/58 - LBs

Snap Count '26

20th/101 - LBs

Tackles '26

43rd/58 - LBs

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Zaire

Franklin

#44

GB Packers

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Last updated: 9/19/2026

Zaire Franklin is a linebacker for the Green Bay Packers who earned a 36.4 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 50th among 58 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 46.1 ranked 44th among 58 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 36.6 ranked 56th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 68.0 ranked 17th among qualified linebackers.

He recorded 3 solo tackles on the season. Franklin generated 1 total pressures including 0 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 91.7 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 0 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams

Year

Green Bay Packers

2026 - Present

Indianapolis Colts

2018 - 2025

Syracuse Orange

2014 - 2017

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Season Stats

2026

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

43rd/58 LBs

SACKS

12th/58 LBs

ASSISTS

26th/58 LBs

FORCED FUMBLES

5th/58 LBs

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Passer Rating Allowed

91.7

Total Pressures

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Zaire
Franklin

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