Better Know a Position Group: Cornerbacks

08/18/2022

POSITION COACH: STANLEY FRANKS JR.

Franks comes to Idaho from Washington State where he spent the last two seasons as a Defensive Quality Control Coach. In his position, he worked on film breakdown and scouting. He also recruited Oklahoma and California.

Prior to his time at WSU, he was the Defensive Coordinator for one season at Cabrillo College in Aptos, California.

He spent two seasons as the Assistant DBs coach for the Canadian Football League’s BC Lions in 2017 and 2018. The Lions were either first or second in his two seasons for pass knockdowns and interceptions.

He was the defensive backs coach at Idaho State from 2013 to 2017. During his time in Pocatello, he was responsible for the defensive pass scheme. He recruited Southern California.

Franks was the DBs coach and Defensive Coordinator for the Spokane Shock during the 2012 season and coached High School ball at Ferris High School in Spokane for two seasons prior to his time with the Shock.

He played three seasons for the BC Lions from 2009-2011 and played one season with the Spokane Shock Indoor Football League in 2009. He was signed as a free agent after graduation with the Chargers.

Franks’ name is all over the University of Idaho record books. He holds the Idaho single-season interception record when he grabbed nine during the 2006 season, a mark that led the NCAA that year. He also earned All-WAC First Team honors and Sports Illustrated Honorable Mention All-America honors. He had a 98-yard interception return touchdown against Utah State in 2006, the fourth-longest in Vandal history. He also holds the single-season school record for interception return yards with 220.

COACHING EXPIERENCE
2020-21: Defensive Quality Control - Washington State
2019: Defensive Coordinator - Cabrillo College
2017-18: Assistant Defensive Backs - CFL BC Lions
2013-17: Defensive backs - Idaho State
2012: Defensive Coordinator - Spokane Shock

EDUCATION
B.A. Business - Idaho 2008

PLAYING EXPIERENCE
BC Lions - 2009-11
Spokane Shock - 2009
Idaho - 2006-07
Long Beach City College - 2003-05

PERSONAL
Hometown: Long Beach, Calif.

Key Returners: Marcus Harris, Jeremiah Salaam, Wyryor Noil

15 career games played.
Totaled 47 tackles, one tackle for loss, one forced fumble, seven PBUs and one interception

Franks of Harris: “He's a straight leader and he leads by example. He's not the most vocal guy, but he speaks up. When something need to be said and he lets his actions lead. His leadership is definitely top in the room.”
• In 2021, played in eight games, totaling seven tackles, three PBUs, and one tackle for loss.
• Played in 21 games at Kent State

Franks of Salaam: “I told him once he plays with technique, it's not too many receivers that can mess with him. So he hones in on the technique. He has all the attributes: the length, the size and the speed. I'm excited to see him get going."
• Has totaled 53 tackles, seven PBUs, two Interceptions, and two tackles for loss in his career.
• Played in 30 career games

Franks of Noil: “He brings that toughness and that grit. He's not scared to get it out there. He's a physical player and he's developing himself, you know, believing and trusting in a technique."

“We have guys with reps from last year and they're battle tested. They're not going to be easily rattled by crowds or anything like that. They've had playing time. So now it's just a matter of having those guys progress and develop. And I think they're very, very comfortable within this scheme."

Coach Cody Booth

Key Newcomers: Ormanie Arnold

Played receiver and defensive back at Dominquez High School in Long Beach, Calif.
He led the league in receiving yards (800) and touchdowns (14) his senior year. He has eight total interceptions and is a two-time special teams player of the year.

Franks on Arnold: “He's a new freshman, he's a little banged up right now, too, just from the summertime and drill work. So I'm really excited to see him going once he gets settled in. "

“We've just got to continue to grow, day in and day out. Every single practice, every single walk through, every single meeting is valuable to us right now because it's a learning experience.”

Coach Cody Booth

Key Returners: Marcus Harris, Jeremiah Salaam, Wyryor Noil

Key Newcomers: Ormanie Arnold

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