As solid as Franklin is, I think the direct comparison to Leonard doesn't help him in regard to impact plays.
Leonard had 11 INTs in four seasons (despite having 0 in '20) before he fell apart. Then he barely plays in '22... and still gets another INT. He was a magnet.
First two years he had 12 sacks, 7 INTs, and 6 forced fumbles. Final year before he broke down he had 4 INTs and 8 forced fumbles... that's retarded.
Franklin's resumé is always going to look modest compared to that. And so will every other LB's.
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