Arjei Franklin

Arjei Franklin (born April 25, 1982) is a former Canadian professional football slotback who played for the Calgary Stampeders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.

Franklin is an alumnus of Agincourt Collegiate Institute in Scarborough, Ontario.

Professional career

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

Calgary Stampeders Franklin was traded to the Calgary Stampeders on September 20, 2009.

On February 7, 2013, Franklin retired from professional football.

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.

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 2008 Winnipeg Blue Bombers CFL - 52 620 11.9 73 1 - 2 30 15.0 16 0 2009 Winnipeg Blue BombersCalgary Stampeders CFLCFL -- 53 5321 10.67.0 189 00 -- -4 -85 -21.2 -56 -1 2010 Calgary Stampeders CFL - 42 523 12.5 39 2 - 3 60 20.0 27 1 2011 Calgary Stampeders CFL - 6 68 11.3 25 0 - - - - - - 2012 Calgary Stampeders CFL - 6 35 5.8 12 0 - - - - - - Totals - 168 1,952 11.6 73 3 - 19 271 14.3 56 2

Post-CFL career In 2018 Franklin began a career as a police constable with the Windsor Police Service in Windsor, Ontario.