Darius Slay plays for the Philadelphia Eagles as a cornerback as of the 2024 NFL season. He was picked in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. He played the first seven years of his professional career with the Lions before signing for the Eagles in 2020. Slay has won six Pro Bowl honours and was the First-team All-Pro in 2017. In 2023. he penned a three-year contract extension with the Eagles worth $42,000,000. As of February 2025, Slay has posted 619 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss and 28 interceptions (via Pro Football Reference).
Before embarking on his NFL journey, he went to the Itawamba Community College for two years and then played for the Mississippi State Bulldogs for his final two years of college. In two seasons with the Bulldogs, Slay saw action in 26 games and recorded 64 total tackles, two tackles for loss and six interceptions as per Sports Reference. For his elementary education, Slay went to Brunswick High School where he played as both defensive back and running back.
What is Darius Slay's 40 time?
According to the official NFL Combine website, Darius Slay completed the 40-yard dash in 4.36 seconds and the 20-yard split in 2.56 seconds at the 2013 NFL Combine. He also did several other on-field drills, recording a vertical leap of 35.5 inches and a broad jump of 10 feet 4 inches.
| Test Type | Test Result |
| 10-Yard Split | 1.54 seconds |
| Vertical Jump | 35.5 |
| 20-Yard Shuttle | 2.56 |
| Bench Press | 14 reps |
Darius Slay's Physical Attributes
| Age | 34 |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Height | 6ft 0in |
Darius Slay Height
Darius Slay is 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) tall as per ESPN.
Darius Slay Weight
Darius Slay weighs around 190 lb (86 kg) as per Pro Football Reference.
Darius Slay Age
Darius Slay is 34 years old as of February 2025. He was born in Brunswick, Georgia on January 1, 1991.
FAQs on Darius Slay
A. Darius Slay plays as a cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles as of the 2024 NFL season.
A. Darius Slay was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round (36th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft.
A. Darius Slay played college football for Itawamba (2009–2010) and Mississippi State (2011–2012).
A. Darius Slay has been named to five Pro Bowls (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023) and was a First-team All-Pro in 2017.
