The University of Akron Athletics
2012 Akron Football Roster
Franco, Steve

Jersey Number 5
Steve Franco
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 190
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Tyrone, Pa.
- High School:
- Tyrone Senior HS
Bio
atTyrone Senior HS: Associated Press Class AA Player of theYear as a senior ... compiled a 26-3 record as a starter in hislast two seasons ... led Golden Eagles (9-1) to a districtchampionship and the state finals as a senior ... threw for morethan 2,600 yards and 30 touchdowns with a 57-percent passcompletion percentage ... also rushed for 10 TDs ... recorded morethan 4,500 yards and 49 touchdowns for his career ... coached byhis father, John Franco, who was the Associated Press Class AACoach of the Year in 2011.
Personal: Born Nov. 16, 1993 ... parents are Johnand Sue Franco … was coached by his father in high school… brother, Johnny, is a strong safety and team captain atIndiana University (Pa.).
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