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Drayton Florence

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Drayton Florence is a former defensive back in the National Football League where he played professionally for eleven years. Drayton is also a University of North Florida graduate and has a Bachelors Degree in Sports Management. Florence was drafted with the 46th pick overall in 2003 from Tuskegee University, he is the highest drafted player from Tuskegee University's history where he has been inducted into the Tuskegee University Sports Hall of Fame. With eleven years of playing experience and over 100 career starts, the skills and expertise he has amassed is unprecedented. He started his own non-for-profit after his rookie season, The Drayton Florence Foundation which has raised over $300,000 for various programs and events for communities locally and internationally. Shortly after retiring from the NFL Florence formed S.M.G (Selective Management Group) to represent and educate professional athletes and entertainers in set industries.

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