When the New York Giants drafted Auburn product, Darius Slayton, in the fifth-round of the 2019 NFL Draft, nobody expected him to be as effective as he’s been this season. Slayton began his career with Big Blue dropping passes at an astronomical rate, but he quickly alleviated that concern and shot up the depth chart.
Since his poor rookie training camp, Slayton has racked up 394 yards and five scores, putting out several impressive performances despite missing the first two weeks of the season. Slayton’s straight-away speed and growing route tree have made him a reliable option for rookie quarterback Daniel Jones.