Darius Slay plays football professionally and is a cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. The man is 86 kg and 1.83 m tall. At Brunswick High School, he played both defensive back and running back. During the 2008 season, he racked up more than 1,300 yards and 15 rushing touchdowns. Six passes were also intercepted by him, and two of those returns led to touchdowns.
As a sophomore, he rushed 142 times for 1,127 yards and 13 touchdowns. He played football in college at Itawamba Community College after finishing high school. He received first-team recognition for his 41 tackles as a freshman for the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) All-State squad and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Region 23 team.
He transferred to Mississippi State University following his time at ICC, where he played football for the Bulldogs in 2011 and 2012. 64 tackles, six interceptions, and two touchdowns were all part of his two seasons at Mississippi State. In the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions picked Slay with the 36th overall pick.
When the 2013 campaign began and the Minnesota Vikings were the opponent, he was given his first start in a regular season game. In the course of the contest, he made four solo tackles and one pass deflection. He signed a new three-year contract worth $50 million with the Philadelphia Eagles in March 2020, which included $30 million in guaranteed money. He was traded to the Eagles in that month.
What Is Darius Slay Jersey Number?
Darius Slay wears jersey number 2 on the Eagles team.
What Is Darius Slay Position?
He is a professional football player who plays as cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles.