After Aubrayo Franklin wrapped up his playing career with the Indianapolis Colts in 2013, he took a year off from football to enjoy retirement.
Soon thereafter, the 11-year defensive lineman felt the itch to return to the NFL in some capacity. Earlier this offseason, an opportunity for Franklin to do just that presented itself when the San Francisco 49ers hired Jim Tomsula as their head coach.
Tomsula coached Franklin on the 49ers defensive line for four seasons from 2007-10, helping the nose tackle to his most productive season in 2009 when he recorded 36 tackles, three pass deflections, two sacks and one interception.