2004-2005 (FRESHMAN, 157)
Was 6-4 in his first collegiate season ... finished fifth in the freshman/sophomore bracket at the Missouri Open (11/21), posting a 4-2 record during the tournament ... defeated Purdue teammate Nick Spohn for the fifth-place finish in tight 1-0 battle ... did not earn a varsity letter.
2003-2004 (REDSHIRT)
Did not compete during initial season at Purdue.
HIGH SCHOOL
Four-year letterwinner at Tri-Central High School ... four-time conference champion ... captured sectional and regional championships during junior season ... went 45-6 during senior season ... ended high school campaign with 143 career wins and placed fifth at the Indiana state tournament ... coached by Tom Miller ... transferred in 2003 from Indiana University-Kokomo.
PERSONAL
Born on September 27, 1984, in Lafayette, Ind. ... full name is Jarrin A. Franklin ... son of Jeff and Judy Franklin ... has one brother, Justin, and two sisters, Jessica and Jonelle ... majoring in law and society.