Overview:
- Provides depth at linebacker.
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Physical defender with the ability to play multiple linebacker positions.
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Has great instincts, size and speed.
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Runs a 4.6 40-yard dash.
- Was a junior college teammate of fellow ASU signee Demetrius Cherry.
Redshirt Junior (2014):
- Provided depth at the linebacker position
Junior (2013):
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Redshirted for the season after transferring from Junior College.
- Contributed on scout team.
Contra Costa College:
- Earned All-Bay Valley Conference honors.
- Chose ASU over a reported scholarship offers from Houston and Western Kentucky.
- Verbally committed to ASU on Dec. 24, 2012.
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Coached by Alonzo Carter at Contra Costa College.
- "I love the family atmosphere [at ASU]," said Florence. "They have a great campus and a great coaching staff that can help me take my game to the next level. I know that they can make me successful on and off the field.
Sophomore (2012):
- Was named the 2012 Bay Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year after posting 91 tackles and 6.0 sacks as a sophomore.
Freshman (2011):
- Totaled 30 tackles including 7.0 tackles-for-loss with 1.0 sack and one interception as a freshman in 2011.
High School:
- A 2011 graduate of Valley (Ala.) High School who was coached by Mike Dean at Valley High School.
Personal: His brother, Erique, completed his sophomore season playing at Auburn in 2012.