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Packers rookie DL T.J. Slaton is a rare athlete for his size

The Green Bay Packers started rookie minicamp on Friday, and one player is already sticking out. Standing at 6-4 and weighing almost 330 pounds, defensive lineman Tedarrell “T.J.” Slaton is a guy you can’t help but notice out on the practice field. Upon his selection on day three of the 2021 NFL Draft, he immediately became the heaviest player on the roster.

The Packers used a fifth-round pick Slaton, who played four seasons at Florida. In college, Slaton’s weight reached upwards of 370 pounds, but he made it a point of emphasis to cut that down to 330 as a senior.