For the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League, Darius Slay is a professional cornerback. He is 86 kilograms and 1.83 meters tall. He played running back and defensive back at Brunswick High School. In the 2008 season, he ran for more over 1,300 yards and 15 touchdowns and intercepted six passes, returning two of them for scores.
He rushed for 1,127 yards on 142 attempts and 13 touchdowns as a sophomore. He played collegiate football at Itawamba Community College after graduating from high school. He received First-team Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) All-State and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Region 23 recognitions for his rookie season after making a total of 41 tackles.
He attended Mississippi State University after leaving ICC, where he played football for the Bulldogs in 2011 and 2012. He recorded 64 tackles, six interceptions, and two touchdowns during his two seasons at Mississippi State. Slay was chosen by the Detroit Lions with the 36th overall pick in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
Against the Minnesota Vikings in the 2013 season opener, he was given his first regular-season start in the NFL. He had four solo tackles and one pass deflection during the contest. He was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in March 2020, where he inked a new three-year contract worth $50 million, including $30 million in guarantees.
How Old Is Darius Slay?
Darius Slay is 31 years old. He was born on January 1, 1991 in the United States.