Troy Franklin: The moments that shaped Broncos rookie receiver

Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin takes part in a drill during an NFL football rookie minicamp practice Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

By Ryan McFadden | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: May 19, 2024 at 5:45 AM MDT | UPDATED: May 19, 2024 at 5:48 AM MDT

Getting your player ready...

Adhir Ravipati heard rumblings about a kid from East Palo Alto who had taken over the California youth football scene. But it wasn’t until he attended an 8th-grade all-star game that he put a face to Troy Franklin's name.

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