Gabe Franklin

Biography

The Franklin File Personal Information Hometown Oakland, Calif. Education Boise State, 2004 (Bachelor's) North Texas, 2023 (Master's) Playing Career Boise State, 2001-04 San Diego Chargers, 2005 Wife Kelly Children Addison, Aiden, Evan, Emery Coaching History 2007 Bishop O'Dowd HS - Head Coach 2008-09 California - Defensive Assistant 2010 San Diego - Cornerbacks Coach 2011-12 UTEP - Cornerbacks Coach 2013 UTEP - Defensive Backs Coach 2014-15 UTEP - Recruiting Coordinator/ Defensive Backs Coach 2016-18 Boise State - Safeties Coach 2019-20 Boise State - Safeties/Nickels Coach 2025-present West Virginia - Safeties Coach Gabe Franklin is in his first year as the safeties coach on the Mountaineer coaching staff. A four-year letterwinner and three-time all-league cornerback at Boise State, Franklin had a successful tenure at his alma mater where he served as the safeties coach in 2016 and oversaw the nickels starting in 2019. He was with the Broncos for five seasons and helped the defense improve immediately. In his debut season, the Bronco defense allowed just 23.3 points per game, a mark that ranked No. 29 nationally. That number dropped to 22.9 points allowed per game in 2017 and 22.1 points per game in 2018. During his time at Boise, four safeties earned All-Mountain West honors. Prior to coming to West Virginia, Franklin served in various roles around the Mansfield, Texas, community, including founding F4 Sports Academy and teaching high school business while coaching football