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===Detroit Lions (2013-present)=== | ||
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American football player| No. 30 – Detroit Lions | |
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| Position: | Cornerback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 1, 1991 (age 22) Brunswick, Georgia |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Mississippi State |
| NFL draft: | 2013 / round: 2 / pick: 36 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Unsigned draft pick |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at Pro Football Reference  | |
Darius Slay (c. 1991) is an American football cornerback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). Slay played college football for Mississippi State University. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
Early years
A native of Brunswick, Georgia, Slay attended Brunswick High School, where he was an all-state running back and defensive back. He was named All-State by the The Atlanta Journal-Constitution at defensive back following his senior season, and was also chosen for the Georgia North-South All Star Game. He rushed for over 1,300 yards and 15 touchdowns in the 2008 season, and Intercepted six passes with two touchdown returns. His junior season was shortened by a torn MCL after he had rushed for 562 yards and six touchdowns in just five games. As a sophomore, he put up 1,127 yards on 142 rushes with 13 touchdowns. Slay also lettered in basketball and was a standout in the 100- and 200-meter sprints
College career
Slay attended Itawamba Community College before transferring to Mississippi State University, where he played for coach Dan Mullen's Mississippi State Bulldogs football team in 2011 and 2012. In his two seasons for Mississippi State, he had 64 tackles, six interceptions and two touchdowns.
Professional career
Detroit Lions (2013-present)
The Detroit Lions selected Slay in the second round, with the 36th overall pick, of the 2013 NFL Draft. On May 3, 2013, Slay underwent arthroscopic surgery in his right knee to repair a torn meniscus. Slay was placed on the disabled list and missed all of the off-season workouts such as rookie mini-camp.
References
External links
| Detroit Lions 2013 NFL draft selections | |
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