Stanley Franks is a defensive back

Defensive back

In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of...

 for the BC Lions

BC Lions

The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954...

 of the Canadian Football League

Canadian Football League

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. Franks signed as a free agent

Free agent

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 to the Lions practice roster on October 27, 2009. Prior to the 2010 season

2010 BC Lions season

The 2010 BC Lions season was the 53rd season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 57th overall. The Lions attempted to improve upon their 8–10 record from 2009 and win their 6th Grey Cup championship, but they lost in the West Semi-Final....

, Franks won the job as starting defensive halfback. Prior to his time with the Lions, he played for the af2

Af2

AF2 was the name of the Arena Football League's developmental league; it was founded in 1999 and played its first season in 2000. Like parent AFL, the AF2 played using the same arena football rules and style of play. League seasons ran from April through July with the postseason and ArenaCup...

 champion Spokane Shock

Spokane Shock

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. He also played college football

College football

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 for the Idaho Vandals

Idaho Vandals

The Idaho Vandals are the intercollegiate athletic teams of the University of Idaho. They participate in NCAA Division I - FBS in the Western Athletic Conference ....

. At the Vandals was when he moved positions from playing wide receiver to defensive back and in 2006 was the NCAA interception leader.