James Franklin III Award Football Defensive Player of the Week Week Of 11/2/2026 Sport Football School Truman State Year Freshman Position Hometown Chicagio, Ill. High School Saint Rita HS DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK James Franklin III, Truman State Fr. | CB | Chicago, Ill. Major: Business Administration Team Result: 48-3 W vs. Lincoln (10/31) Helped Truman remain tied for first in GLVC standings with 45-point win over Lincoln Recorded two interceptions, returning both for touchdowns from 37 and 39 yards First time in program history that a player has had two pick-sixes in a game, according to available records Tallied three solo tackles Earns first career Defensive Player of the Week Award Last Bulldogs’ Defensive Player of the Week: DJ Richmond (10/26/26)