Donald Percel Shanklin (November 3, 1946 – August 8, 2009) was a professional American football running back and wide receiver.
[1] Shanklin was named the MVP of the 1969 Orange Bowl, his final collegiate game, gaining 122 all-purpose yards in a 15-14 loss to Penn State.
[2] Shanklin was selected in the 10th round of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles but was cut during training camp.
[4] He set a league record with 314 receiving yards and five touchdown receptions on October 10, 1970 against the Richmond Saints.
His younger brother, Ronnie Shanklin, was a Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers.