In 1977, he transferred to Arizona State University, posting 11 receptions for 291 yards and 3 touchdowns.
In the Fiesta Bowl against Penn State University, he came up big with 7 receptions for 144 yards.
[1] In 1978, although he missed spring practice with a broken foot, he came back to lead the team with 31 receptions for 617 yards and 5 touchdowns.
DeFrance was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (164th overall) of the 1979 NFL draft.
He had 3 straight 1,000+ receiving yards seasons and was a two-time CFL West All-Star.