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Arjei Franklin
No. 86     Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)WR
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight188 lb (85 kg)
CollegeWindsor
CFL draft2006, round: 3, pick: 19

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

Franklin is an alumnus of Agincourt Collegiate Institute.

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.

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
Totals 26 52 613 11.8 61 0 4 10 96 9.6 29 0