Bobby Franklin (American football)

Interceptions	13
Touchdowns	3
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Bobby Franklin
	Franklin in 2019
No. 24, 22
Position	Safety
Personal information
Born	October 5, 1936; Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	May 13, 2025 (aged 88); Senatobia, Mississippi, U.S.
Listed height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight	182 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school	Clarksdale
College	Ole Miss
NFL draft	1960: 11th round, 127th overall pick
AFL draft	1960
Career history
Playing
	Cleveland Browns (1960–1966);
Coaching
	Georgia Tech (1967); Assistant coach; Dallas Cowboys (1968–1971); Defensive backfield coach; Dallas Cowboys (1972); Special teams coach; Baltimore Colts (1973); Defensive backfield coach; Northwest Mississippi CC (1979–1980); Offensive coordinator; Northwest Mississippi CC (1981–2004); Head coach;
Operations
	Seattle Seahawks (1980–1985); Scout;
Awards and highlights
	NFL champion (1964); Second-team All-SEC (1958);
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions
Interceptions	13
Touchdowns	3
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Bobby Ray Franklin (October 5, 1936 – May 13, 2025) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as a defensive back for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL).

Franklin played college football as a quarterback for the Ole Miss Rebels before playing in the NFL as a safety for Cleveland. He served as the head football coach at Northwest Mississippi Community College from 1981 to 2004, leading his teams to NJCAA National Football Championships in 1982 and 1992. He has been named to seven halls of fame for his athletic and coaching accomplishments.

After retiring as a player, he coached at Georgia Tech and then became the defensive backs coach and the special teams coach for the Dallas Cowboys from 1968 to 1972. He later coached for the Baltimore Colts and scouted for the Seattle Seahawks.