Buffalo Bills · S RoomS
#28 Sam Franklin Jr.
Exp 6 yrs NFLAge 31Ht / Wt 6'3" · 210 lbCollege Temple
Depth-chart placement
Current role
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SafetyExperience
YR 7Last change
Updated 2026-07-29S room context
View full depth chart →Sam Franklin Jr. holds the FS · Depth spot in Buffalo Bills’s safety room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:
Sam Franklin Jr. played 19 games in 2025 with a 1% snap share.
Background & career
Sam Franklin Jr. is a 6'3", 210-pound free safety from Crystal River, Florida who played college football at Temple. He signed with the Panthers and has six years of professional experience. Franklin currently wears No. 28 for the Buffalo Bills under a three-year contract.
Panthers2020 – 2024Bills2025 — present
