Chad Slaughter
{{Short description|American football player (born 1978)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Chad Slaughter
| image =
| caption =
| number = 78, 69, 68
| position = Offensive tackle
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1978|6|4}}
| birth_place = Dallas, Texas, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 8
| weight_lbs = 340
| high_school = Justin F. Kimball {{nowrap|(Dallas, Texas)}}
| college = Alcorn State
| undraftedyear = 2000
| pastteams =
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2000}})*
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2000}})
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2001}})*
- Oakland Raiders ({{NFL Year|2001}}–{{NFL Year|2006}})
- Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2008}})*
- Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2008}})
- Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2008}})
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 49
| statlabel2 = Games started
| statvalue2 = 7
| statlabel3 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue3 = 1
| pfr = SlauCh20
}}
Chadwick Von Slaughter (born June 4, 1978) is an American former professional football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Baltimore Ravens and Jacksonville Jaguars. He played college football at Alcorn State University.
Early life
Slaughter attended Justin F. Kimball High School, where he was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball, and track and field.
In football, he was a two-way player. As a senior, he received All-District honors as both an offensive and defensive lineman. He was also an All-District honoree in basketball and in track as a shotputter.
College career
Slaughter accepted a football scholarship from Alcorn State University. As a junior, he was named a starter at left tackle, contributing to the team ranking second in conference in total offense and having a 1,000-yard running back.
He also competed in basketball (center) and track (shot put).
Professional career
=Dallas Cowboys (first stint)=
Slaughter was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2000 NFL draft. He was waived before the start of the season on August 21.{{Cite web|date=August 22, 2000|title=Transactions|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/22/sports/nfl-transactions.html|access-date=June 14, 2023}}
=New York Jets=
On August 23, 2000, he was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.{{Cite web|date=August 24, 2000|title=Transactions|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/24/sports/transactions-825786.html|access-date=June 14, 2023}} As a rookie, he was declared inactive for all 16 games. He was released on August 6, 2001.{{Cite web|date=August 7, 2001|title=Transactions|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/08/07/sports/football-punt-returns-present-jets-with-a-puzzle.html|access-date=June 14, 2023}}
=Dallas Cowboys (second stint)=
In 2001, he was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys. He was released on August 28, 2001.{{Cite web|date=August 28, 2001|title=Transactions|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/08/29/sports/transactions-922358.html|access-date=June 14, 2023}}
=Oakland Raiders=
On October 3, 2001, he was signed by the Oakland Raiders to their practice squad. In 2002, he was declared inactive for all 16 games during the regular season and for the 3 playoff games.
In 2003, he appeared in 6 games with one start, playing mostly on special teams. He started in the season finale against the San Diego Chargers.
In 2004, he appeared in 10 games as a backup tackle and guard.
In 2005, he appeared in 10 games, focusing primarily on special teams, He had his first extended action on offense in the season finale against the New York Giants, when he was forced to replace an injured Robert Gallery at right tackle, while helping to prevent Pro Bowler Michael Strahan from recording a sack.{{Cite web|date=January 1, 2006|title=Big Plays Give Giants a Night to Savor|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/01/sports/football/big-plays-give-giants-a-night-to-savor.html|access-date=June 14, 2023}}
In 2006, he appeared in 15 games with 6 starts at left tackle. He was released on September 1, 2007.{{Cite web|date=September 2, 2007|title=NFL Transactions|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2007-09-02-0709020043-story.html|access-date=June 14, 2023}}
=Baltimore Ravens (first stint)=
On July 30, 2008, he was signed as a free agent by the Baltimore Ravens, to provide depth after tackles Jared Gaither and Adam Terry suffered ankle injuries.{{Cite web|date=August 14, 2008|title=08/14 Notebook|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/08-14-notebook-7743961|access-date=June 14, 2023}} He was released on August 30.{{Cite web|date=August 30, 2008|title=Cuts Trim Ravens Roster to 52|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/cuts-trim-ravens-roster-to-52-7747375|access-date=June 14, 2023}}
=Jacksonville Jaguars=
On September 9, 2008, he signed as a free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars.{{Cite web|date=September 9, 2008|title=Jags add Brown, Slaughter|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jags-add-brown-slaughter-5840844|access-date=June 14, 2023}} On September 13, he was released before appearing in any games.{{Cite web|date=September 14, 2008|title=Jaguars Make Roster Moves|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-make-roster-moves-5848146|access-date=June 14, 2023}}
=Baltimore Ravens (second stint)=
On November 18, 2008, he was signed by the Baltimore Ravens.{{Cite web|date=November 20, 2008|title=Notes: Eye on McNabb|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/notes-eye-on-mcnabb-7749043|access-date=June 14, 2023}} He appeared in 6 games as a backup offensive tackle. He wasn't re-signed after the season.
Personal life
In 2011, he began working at Trinidad Garza Early College High School, teaching entrepreneurship, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, and Business Management.
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20080915180731/http://www.jaguars.com/Team/Player.aspx?id=2829 Jacksonville Jaguars bio]
- [https://archive.today/20071115205426/http://www.raiders.com/Team/PlayerBio.aspx?id=300 Oakland Raiders bio]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20081219201302/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/People/Players/Active/Chad_Slaughter.aspx Baltimore Ravens bio]
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