Will Franklin

38-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Will Franklin in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Released by the Raiders in August of 2009.
WRFree Agent
April 15, 2009
Franklin was claimed off waivers by the Lions on Tuesday, according to USA Today.
ANALYSIS
Franklin has the size and speed to be a productive NFL player, but he wasn't able to show any flashes in his rookie season with the Chiefs. Maybe practicing every day with Calvin Johnson can bring out the best in him.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2009
2008
Franklin will have trouble making the team out of camp. If he does make the roster, it will be as a special teamer.
We selected Franklin as the team’s supersleeper in our Chiefs team preview for two reasons. First, coach Herm Edwards has never been shy to play rookies, so Franklin’s lack of tenure shouldn’t hurt him. Second, the Chiefs depth chart at receiver is wide open, with Franklin, Jeff Webb and Devard Darling all competing for a starting spot opposite Dwayne Bowe. Franklin’s speed and elusiveness should endear him to a team that lacked offensive explosiveness in 2007. Rookie receivers are always a low-percentage play and Franklin probably won’t see many opportunities, but he has enough upside to be worth a look if you’re throwing darts at high-upside plays at the end of your draft.
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WRKansas City Chiefs
April 13, 2009
Franklin was released by the Chiefs on Monday, the Kansas City Star reports.
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WRKansas City Chiefs
January 11, 2009
Franklin finished his rookie season with seven catches for 83 yards.
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WRKansas City Chiefs
October 20, 2008
Franklin did not have a reception in Sunday's loss to the Titans.
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WRKansas City Chiefs
September 22, 2008
Franklin was active for Sunday's loss to the Falcons, but did not record a reception.
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WRKansas City Chiefs
September 15, 2008
Franklin was inactive for Sunday's loss to the Raiders.
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