Arjei Franklin

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Arjei Franklin
Date of birth: April 25, 1982 (1982-04-25) (age 26)
Place of birth: Toronto, Ontario
Career information
Status: Active
CFL status: Non-import
Position(s): WR
Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight: 188 lb (85 kg)
Jersey №: 86
College: Windsor
CFL Draft: 2006 / Round: 3 / Pick: 19
Organizations
 As player:
2006-present Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Stats at CFL.ca

Arjei Franklin (born April 25, 1982 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian professional football wide receiver in the Canadian Football League who has played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Franklin was also an alumni of Agincourt Collegiate Institute.

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[edit] Playing career

Franklin was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2006 CFL Draft, 3rd round, 19th overall, after starring at University of Windsor.

University: All-time leading receiver in Windsor Lancer history. Most touchdowns and all-purpose yards in team history. Three-time Lancer MVP. Windsor Male Athlete of the Year in 2005. All-Canadian and OUA First Team All-Star in 2005.

[edit] Awards and achievements

  • 2004: All-Canadian at inside receiver. OUA First Team All-Star.
  • 2003: OUA Second Team All-Star.
  • 2002: OUA First Team All-Star.

[edit] Career statistics

    Regular Season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP No. Yards Avg Long TD GP No. Yards Avg Long TD
2006 Winnipeg Blue Bombers CFL 16 16 161 10.1 24 0 1 1 8 8 8 0
2007 Winnipeg Blue Bombers CFL 10 36 452 12.6 61 0 3 9 88 9.8 29 0
Totals 26 52 613 11.8 61 0 4 10 96 9.6 29 0

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