EK Franks’ stay in Gainesville was short-lived as the former Arkansas director of recruiting is now heading to Lexington to join Mark Stoops’ program.

News of this hire is being reported by Alan Cutler, Sports Director WLEX-TV, and FootballScoop.

Franks served at Arkansas under Bret Bielema for four seasons. Franks also has over a decade of college coaching experience under his belt, with strong ties to Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kansas and Mississippi.

Franks also served as a coach at Southeastern Louisiana, Wisconsin, and Texas State as well as holding an off-the-field role at Kansas State.