Zaire Franklin was drafted No. 235 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 132 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 17 · #235 overall
Zaire Franklin Syracuse Draft
Zaire Franklin was drafted No. 235 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 132 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #235
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 132
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 4016th at Syracuse
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Zaire Franklin came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Syracuse
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 239 lbs
- Hometown
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pre-draft board
- 30.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
132 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Games played
- 132
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 4016th among Syracuse picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 40100% of career value
- Final season
- 20257 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 235
Who came off the board on either side of Zaire Franklin.
North Carolina
Alabama
San Diego State
Other LB picks from Syracuse
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Zaire Franklin in the 2018 NFL Draft
Zaire Franklin is a Linebacker out of Syracuse selected No. 235 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018 NFL Draft. 132 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Syracuse has produced 106 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Zaire Franklin drafted?
Zaire Franklin was selected No. 235 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/zaire-franklin.
What college did Zaire Franklin play for?
Zaire Franklin played college football at Syracuse in the ACC. See every Syracuse draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/syracuse-orange.
How did Zaire Franklin's NFL career turn out?
132 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/zaire-franklin.