William Franklin (gridiron football)
Professional career
Professional career
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### Kansas City Chiefs

Franklin was drafted by the [Kansas City Chiefs](/wiki/Kansas_City_Chiefs "Kansas City Chiefs") with the 105th pick in the [2008 NFL draft](/wiki/2008_NFL_draft "2008 NFL draft"). He played in 13 games during his rookie season making seven catches and 83 receiving yards. He was waived by the Chiefs on April 13, 2009\.

### Detroit Lions

Franklin was claimed off waivers by the [Detroit Lions](/wiki/Detroit_Lions "Detroit Lions") on April 14, 2009\. The [St. Louis Rams](/wiki/St._Louis_Rams "St. Louis Rams"), [Philadelphia Eagles](/wiki/Philadelphia_Eagles "Philadelphia Eagles"), [Indianapolis Colts](/wiki/Indianapolis_Colts "Indianapolis Colts") and [Oakland Raiders](/wiki/Oakland_Raiders "Oakland Raiders") also submitted claims. He was waived on May 15, 2009\.

### Oakland Raiders

Franklin was claimed off waivers by the [Oakland Raiders](/wiki/Oakland_Raiders "Oakland Raiders") on May 19, 2009\. He was waived on August 31\.

### Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Franklin signed with the [Winnipeg Blue Bombers](/wiki/Winnipeg_Blue_Bombers "Winnipeg Blue Bombers") on March 15, 2010\.


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