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2019 Football Roster

48 Josh Franke

  • Position Tight End
  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 246
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Litchfield, Ill.
  • Highschool Litchfield

Biography

JUNIOR (2019): MVFC Honor Roll ... MVFC President's Council Academic Award ... MVFC Commissioner's List of Academic Excellence Award ... appeared in four games 

SOPHOMORE (2018): Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award ... no appearance

R-FRESHMAN (2017): Did not see any game action

FRESHMAN (2016): MVFC Academic Honor Roll... redshirted

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football and basketball... First Team All-Area at linebacker and First Team All-Conference his senior year... three-time All-Area selection in basketball... two-time All-Conference in basketball... finished his career with 1,110 points... played football for coach Pat Reents

PERSONAL: Born November 22, 1997 in Springfield... No. 1 sports highlight was playing in the state football championship game his sophomore year... his parents have been a major influence, "They supported, pushed and encouraged me to go beyond my potential and exceed everyone's expectations."... most admires NFL standout J.J. Watt, "He started out as a walk-on and proved to everyone that he could play, and is now one of the best players in the NFL."... enjoys swimming, hiking, basketball and golf... favorite professional team is the St. Louis Cardinals... favorite music is Coldplay... son of Jeff Yarnik and Janelle Franke

MAJOR: Accounting

Statistics

Season:
2019

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

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Career Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 31

    2017Redshirt Freshman

    Running Back
    6'0" 246 lbs
    31
  • 48

    2018Redshirt Sophomore

    Running Back
    6'0" 246 lbs
    48
  • 48

    2019Junior

    Tight End
    6'0" 246 lbs
    48