T. J. Slaughter

T. J. Slaughter
No. 53, 57, 52
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1977-02-20) February 20, 1977
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight233 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High schoolJohn Carroll Catholic (Birmingham)
CollegeSouthern Mississippi
NFL draft2000: 3rd round, 92nd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Tackles252
Sacks2
Pass deflections8
Interceptions1
Forced fumbles4
Fumble recoveries2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Tavaris Jermell Slaughter (born February 20, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round of the 2000 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at Southern Mississippi.

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m)
247 lb
(112 kg)
32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m)
10 in
(0.25 m)
4.87 s1.63 s2.78 s4.26 s7.08 s30.0 in
(0.76 m)
9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)
24 reps
All values from NFL Combine[2]

Slaughter was also a member of the Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots.

References

  1. ↑ "2000 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  2. ↑ "T.J. Slaughter College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 18, 2025.