4-Star DL Kamarion Franklin sets commitment date

Four-star defensive lineman Kamarion Franklin of Lake Cormorant (MS) High will announce his college decision on August 19th.

The 6-foot-5, 265 pounder is down to the following: Tennessee, Miami, Auburn, Florida State, and Ole Miss.

Breaking down the finalists

Franklin quickly broke down what stands out about each of his top schools:

Tennessee-  They have a really good fan base. I like my relationship with Coach Heupel and Coach G. Coach Garner is known for being a great coach and putting guys in the league.

Miami- I’ve visited Miami a couple times this year and I enjoyed every time I have been there. I also like the opportunity to play for a Hall of famer!

Auburn- They came in late in my recruitment even with the new staff but they have shown me how much of a priority I am and earned their way to the top 5. Coach Garrett and I have a great relationship so that plays a good part too.

Florida State- FSU has been in the running for a long time and they kept showing how much of a priority I am Since Day 1.

Ole Miss- They of course have been recruiting me since Day 1. Since I was a 10th grader they’ve been showing me that I’m wanted and needed. Coach Joyner and I have a good relationship and I think Coach Golding being there is good for them and the defense.

Kamarion Franklin Recruiting Profile

Franklin ranks as the No. 37 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 7 defensive lineman and the No. 1 player in the state of Mississippi.

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $167K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Personal Life (via On3)

“Kamarion Franklin had an unforgettable junior season at Lake Cormorant (Mississippi) High School. During Franklin’s record-breaking junior season with the Gators, he had 73 tackles, 22 tackles for loss and a school-record 17 sacks. He also had 48 quarterback pressures and 27 quarterback hits. He earned Commercial Appeal football first-team all-metro honors and about every other recognition you could think of throughout the state. Franklin also plays basketball for Lake Cormorant, where he’s averaged around 6.3 points through his first two seasons on the varsity basketball roster.”