John Franklin III’s move to wide receiver is officially official.
Franklin shifted over to the position at the end of the first week of spring practice, but Auburn offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey said the former junior college transfer was still competing for the starting quarterback job.
“If John doesn’t win the starting job then he’s going to go play another position, but as of right now he’s definitely still in the mix,” Lindsey said on March 9 before an extended layoff for spring break.
Coach Gus Malzahn outlined Franklin’s new responsibilities after Tuesday’s practice.
“He could (take some reps at quarterback) but we’re really focusing primarily the rest of the spring just on his development at wide receiver and special teams,” Malzahn said.