Bill Belichick released his 2024 All-Belichick team on Instagram and included was Indianapolis Colts’ linebacker Zaire Franklin.
At Belichick’s Mike linebacker position was Franklin along with Baltimore Ravens’ linebacker Roquan Smith.
At the Will linebacker spot was Philadelphia’s Zack Baun, Washington’s Frankie Luvu, and Atlanta’s Kaden Ellis.
Belichick is a six-time Super Bowl champion head coach, a three-time AP Coach of the Year, and is now the head coach at the University of North Carolina.
Below is the entire 2024 All-Belichick team. Michael Lombardi also helped in putting this team together.
Franklin was also named a second-team All-Pro and he made the Pro Bowl as well following his 2024 performance.
Franklin led the NFL in total tackles with 173. He also generated 15 pressures a blitzer, according to Pro Football Focus, and in coverage came away with three pass breakups and two interceptions–a career-high.
With EJ Speed set to be a free agent this offseason, the Colts will have to figure out who will be starting alongside of Franklin when the defense is lined up in nickel next season.
Perhaps second-year linebacker Jaylon Carlies can step into that role. But regardless of whether it’s Carlies or someone else, added coverage ability at this position for the Colts will be a priority.