For the third time during Franklin’s time in State College, two Penn State players have gone in Round 1: Carter and Warren in 2025, offensive tackle Olu Fashanu (New York Jets) and edge rusher Chop Robinson (Miami) in 2024 and edge rushers Micah Parsons (Dallas) and Odafe Oweh (Baltimore) in 2021.

The Indianapolis Colts have one of the most interesting positional situations in the NFL, and it's with the most important spot on any roster: quarterback. Anthony Richardson is entering his third year and must provide an answer against the new addition, Daniel Jones, in their competition to be the starter.