Thad Franklin a 2021 commit at running back to the Miami football program rushed for a Florida State High School Championship game record 333 yards rushing and five touchdowns on an astounding 47 carries. Franklin nearly single-handled carried Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna Prep to a 35-20 victory over Florida High.
Franklin is the second highest-rated commit and the highest-rated offensive player pledged to the Hurricanes for 2021. The only player rated higher committed to Miami for 2021 is a four-star defensive tackle, Savion Collins. Franklin is rated four-stars and the 202nd ranked player overall, sixth-ranked RB and 27th in Florida for 2021.