Sean Franklin is a true freshman offensive lineman at the University of Pittsburgh, standing 6'6" and weighing 290 pounds. The Mars, Pennsylvania native walked on to the Panthers roster in June 2026 after graduating from Mars High School, where he earned first-team All-Conference honors three times and All-State recognition once. As a senior, he helped Mars post an 8-3 overall record and 4-1 conference mark while blocking for an offense that accumulated 2,357 rushing yards, 7.1 yards per carry, and 30 rushing touchdowns. Franklin, whose father played college football at Washington & Jefferson College, has not yet declared a major.