Zaire Franklin's Parents

Zaire Franklin is an NFL linebacker who plays for the Indianapolis Colts as of November 2024. He was selected by the Colts in the 2018 NFL draft. Franklin was the 235th pick in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL draft. He has been playing in the NFL for 7 seasons as of November 2024 with Indianapolis Colts. Zaire Franklin wears the number 44 for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played 12 games in the 2024 NFL season for the Colts.

Franklin has scored one interception, 123 combined tackles and 64 solo tackles in the 2024 NFL season as of November 25, 2024. Zaire Franklin was a three-time captain of the Syracuse University Football team where he played during his collegiate years. Franklin played at Syracuse from 2014-2017. He earned the 100th place in the 2024 NFL Top-100 Players of All Time list by fellow NFL players.

Who are Zaire Franklin’s parents?

Zaire Franklin was born to mother, Shelice Higsmith and father, Brian Franklin. It is known that Zaire Franklin's father was unavailable most of Franklin's life and resided in Florida. Franklin was born and raised in Philadelphia by his grandmother, Juanita Higsmith and his mother.

Zaire Franklin's Mother

Franklin's mother passed away when he was at the age of 16 due to a brain tumor. His grandmother passed away two months later. (via NBC Sports Philadelphia)

Zaire Franklin has created the Shelice’s Angels Foundation in honor of his mother. His organization aims to provide empowerment to young women and provide them with opportunities they might not have access to. He created the foundation in 2019 in memory of his mother and grandmother.