The Florida Gators are hiring Vinnie Sunseri as co-defensive coordinator/safeties coach, marking a swift transition in his coaching career.

Florida found its replacement for Austin Armstrong in Vinnie Sunseri, who has risen through the coaching and coordinator ranks at an impressive pace.

Vinnie Sunseri has agreed to coach Florida’s safeties and serve as co-defensive coordinator for Billy Napier, the Orlando Sentinel has learned. Sunseri, who played safety at Alabama from 2011-13, will replace Austin Armstrong,