The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation released its initial watch list for the 2017 Lott IMPACT Trophy last Friday-- a list which included senior Syracuse Orange middle linebacker Zaire Franklin.
Since 2004, the trophy — named for hall-of-famer Ronnie Lott -- has recognized the nation’s top IMPACT defensive player both on and off the field.
Last year, Franklin had arguably his best season to-date as a member of the Orange. The two-time defensive captain recorded 101 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss (two sacks), an interception and a forced fumble.