Troy Franklin, a young man from East Palo Alto, California, is one of the top WR prospects in the upcoming NFL draft. Billed at 6’2″ and 176 lbs, he is known for his speed and agility. He can accelerate quickly and run past cornerbacks to score. He is adept at finding space, while his angular frame helps him sneak through tight spots. With a vertical jump of 39 inches, he also excels at grabbing aerial balls.

He started his journey at Menlo-Atherton High School, where he played as WR and DB under HC Adhir Ravipati, who revealed the significant role of Troy’s mother. So, let’s dive in to know more about his mother and the family of Oregon Duck’s star WR.

Meet Troy Franklin’s mother and her family

Troy Franklin was born on February 6, 2003, to Denisa, also known as DaNesha Fuller, who runs a jewelry boutique named Glam Box 5, located in California. She was born in July in Madera, California. She started her boutique in 2020 and also has a website registered for her business. The boutique sells jewelry items like neckpieces, wristbands, and fake nails. She has been single for nearly a decade, as a few of her Instagram posts from 2014 indicate that she probably had a partner then. Not much information is available on Troy Franklin’s father.

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Denisa is the only daughter of Fulldog Fuller (as on social media) and her mother, Sherry. Her father lives in San Francisco, studied at Fresno City College, and claims to own a painting business. She also has a brother named Ray Fuller, who owns a painting business and lives in Hayward, California. Denisa has a huge family with multiple aunts, uncles, and cousins. She has dedicated her life to the upbringing of her only child, Troy Franklin.

What will Troy Franklin’s fate be in the upcoming NFL draft?

Troy Franklin was impressive during his performance at the NFL Scouting Combine this year, as he was eventually ranked fourth among WRs with a total score of 88. He is rated with a 6.35 prospect grade and the comment, “Will eventually be a plus starter.” Given his speed and ball-catching ability, multiple sources report that the Kansas City Chiefs will be interested in him as they look forward to adding more resources to their young roster.

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Despite a high score on athleticism, there are a few concerns, especially with his thin frame. Although he does well at the line of scrimmage, according to the report of NFL scouts, he may struggle against stronger defensive lines as it affects his ball-catching ability and consistency. Interestingly, this was evident when he suffered an injury in a Pac-12 Championship Game against the Washington Huskies. He is considered among the top WRs after the trio of Malik Nabers, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Rome Odunze.

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