William Franklin (born October 13, 1985) is an American former professional football wide receiver.
Franklin was also a member of the Detroit Lions, Oakland Raiders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Las Vegas Locomotives, Omaha Beef and Bloomington Edge.
Making his debut as a senior at Vashon, Franklin couldn't have been more spectacular: He hauled in seven passes for an astounding 221 yards, while scoring four touchdowns.
Later that spring, for good measure he flashed his speed on the track, by capturing the Missouri Class 3 boys 100-meter state title in 10.81 seconds.
Franklin's speed was also matched by his great leaping ability, earning him the nickname 'The Helicopter'.
The St. Louis Rams, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts and Oakland Raiders also submitted claims.
Franklin served as the Coordinator of Player Development at Missouri, and in December 2018, was named head football coach and assistant athletic director at Vashon HS.