Darius Slayton Scouting Report
By: Alex Khvatov
Height: 6’2
Weight: 190
Position: WR
College: Auburn
Number: 81
Strengths
Three-year starter
Outstanding speed
Displays good catching radius
Big time deep threat
He is a threat to score every time he touches the ball
Terrific athlete
Above average size, has the frame to get bigger
Can make defenders miss in the open field, dangerous after the catch
Displays good leaping ability
Can make acrobatic catches
Excels on streaks and bubble screens
Weaknesses
Inconsistent hands, too many drops
Average route runner, limited route tree
Body catcher
Struggles against press coverage
Weak blocker, unable to sustain his blocks
Needs to get stronger
Four-star recruit coming out of high school in Georgia
High school track star
Overview
Slayton decided to enter the NFL draft after his junior season. His biggest asset is his terrific speed. He will test well at the Scouting Combine. However, he has questionable hands and is a very average route runner. He will be selected a lot higher than he should based on his potential.
