Hall of Fame
A native of Savannah, Georgia, Frank Middleton was a performer gifted with a rare combination of power and speed as the feature back in the Rattlers’ I-Formation offensive attack under Hall of Fame coach Rudy Hubbard.
Nicknamed “Choo Choo” for his devastating running style, Middleton rushed for 1,925 yards in his FAMU career, ranking 9th all-time among Rattler runners.
Twice, Middleton led the team in rushing, rumbling for 803 yards in 1982, and 731 yards in 1981, while topping the club in scoring with 80 points, highlighted by 13 total touchdowns in 1982.
He showed early flashes of his immense talents as a freshman in 1979, earning the team’s Offensive Freshman of the Year Award.
In 1981, in his first full season as the lead back in the Rattler attack, Middleton led the club in rushing with 731 yards, earning second team All-Conference honors.
As a senior in 1982, Middleton turned in a smashing performance, earning first-team All-Conference honors after rushing for 803 yards. He capped his collegiate career with an MVP award-winning effort in the Florida Classic.
Middleton advanced to professional football playing first in San Diego before wrapping up his career with Indianapolis.
