Background
Flowers was born in Phoenix, Arizona, and attended nearby Millennium High School, where he played both running back, wide receiver, and free safety.
Flowers was born in Phoenix, Arizona, and attended nearby Millennium High School, where he played both running back, wide receiver, and free safety.
He was drafted by the Bengals in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arizona. He first played in 2007 as a sophomore, where he totaled 76 tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery.
The following season he played both on offense and defense, rushing for 932 yards and 8 touchdowns, as well as recording 6 receptions for 106 yards.
He had 87 tackles on defense, as well as a sack, three interceptions, and another fumble recovery. He played in the United States. Army All-American Bowl in January 2010.
Recruiting
Flowers attracted interest from several colleges, notably Notre Dame, University of Southern California, University of California, Los Angeles, as well as both Arizona State University and the University of Arizona, where he was recruited by Tim Kish. Flowers signed his letter of intent on January 9, 2010.
2010 season
Flowers played sparsely during 2010, recording 11 tackles in 13 games, most of which were on special teams.
2011 season
Flowers moved into the starting free safety position before the 2011 season. 2012 season
Flowers transferred to outside linebacker during 2012 training camp. Flowers transitioned well, and maintained relatively the same production that he had during his sophomore season.
He then intercepted Nevada quarterback Cody Fajardo on the next play, sealing an Arizona victory.
Foreign his performance, he was named the defensive most valuable player.
He played in all 13 games during that season, and recorded 68 tackles (fourth most on the team), as well as 3 passes defended and an interception. He finished the year with 100 tackles, 5.5 sacks, three interceptions, 6 passes defended and three forced fumbles, one of which he recovered.