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Will Franklin

WR

A 4th-round pick (105th overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Missouri, Will Franklin has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2008 with KC, a career spanning 1 NFL season. His speed stands out most — the 87th percentile at the position.

Size

6'0", 209#

College

Missouri

Draft

Rd 4, 105th overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2008

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
41.9

27th percentile among WRs · limited sample

7 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.16
Total EPA×0.22-0.83
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed87▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst31▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size51▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands51▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat51▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability49▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share5▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume49▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008KC41.97783

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Will Franklin has played in 7 regular-season games, all with KC.

As a receiver he has caught 7 passes for 83 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
6
1.2/g
79
16/g
0
Away2
1
0.5/g
4
2/g
0
In division3
5
1.7/g
36
12/g
0
Out of division4
2
0.5/g
47
12/g
0
In wins2
2
1.0/g
12
6/g
0
In losses5
5
1.0/g
71
14/g
0
On grass6
7
1.2/g
83
14/g
0
On turf1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Indoors1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors6
7
1.2/g
83
14/g
0

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3ATL—36.8
Week 4DEN1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD35.7
Week 11NO1 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD54.9
Week 12BUF1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD36.4
Week 13LV1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD34.5
Week 15LAC3 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD44.7
Week 16MIA—35.5

Will Franklin — common questions

What position does Will Franklin play?
Will Franklin is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Will Franklin played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Will Franklin has played for KC (2008).
Where did Will Franklin go to college?
Will Franklin played college football at Missouri.
When was Will Franklin drafted?
Will Franklin was selected in round 4, 105th overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Will Franklin scored?
Will Franklin has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Will Franklin's ScoutIndex Rating?
Will Franklin rated 41.9 for 2008, the 27th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 2008

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