Iowa State's Collin Franklin has been named the John Mackey Tight End of the Week, announced by the Nassau County Sports Commission.

The Simi Valley, Calif., native recorded a career-high six receptions for 68 yards and a fourth quarter touchdown to put ISU ahead of Texas Tech, 52-38. Franklin is the first Big 12 recipient of the award during the 2010 football season.

The weekly honor was started in 2004 to draw attention to individual play by Tight Ends during the active season. The Tight End of the Week acknowledgment does not have a direct bearing on the final John Mackey Award selection process. The Nassau County Sports Commission is responsible for the administration of the John Mackey Award and the John Mackey Award Selection Committee.

The 2010 recipient of "The Mackey" will be announced at the Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards Show December 9, 2010 on ESPN.