Darius Slayton
American football wide receiver for Giants
Born
January 12th, 1997
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at Auburn University. Selected by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Made significant contributions in his rookie season, recording multiple touchdowns. Established a reputation as a reliable target in the passing game and known for key plays in crucial moments.
Recorded over 700 receiving yards in rookie season
Caught 8 touchdown passes during 2020 season
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