Stanley Franks (born July 7, 1986, in Long Beach, California) is a former defensive back in the Canadian Football League. Franks signed as a free agent to the Lions practice roster on October 27, 2009. Prior to the 2010 season, Franks won the job as starting defensive halfback. Prior to his time with the Lions, he played for the af2 champion Spokane Shock. He also played college football for the Idaho Vandals. At the Vandals was when he moved positions from playing wide receiver to defensive back and in 2006 was the NCAA interception leader.