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Darius Slayton

WR

Darius Slayton came into the league as a 5th-round selection (171st overall) in 2019, drafted out of Auburn. Now with IND, he's in his 8th NFL season. His 57.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 78th percentile among WRs — solidly above average. Burst is his calling card, grading in the 99th percentile among his peers. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 296 catches for 4,435 yards and 22 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 198#

College

Auburn

Draft

Rd 5, 171st overall (2019)

Seasons

2019–2026

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
57.6

78th percentile among WRs

14 games · 63 targets

Role×0.14+0.49
Hands×0.1-0.41
Volume×0.12+0.56
Total EPA×0.22+0.52
EPA/target×0.3+0.35
Yards/target×0.12+0.56

Week 1 projection · vs DAL

Methodology
Rec3.0 (1–5)36% 3.5+
Rec3.0 (1–5)36% 3.5+
Rec3.0 (1–5)36% 3.5+
Rec3.0 (1–5)36% 3.5+
Rec3.0 (1–5)36% 3.5+
Rec yds46.3 (10.7–81.8)51% 45.5+
Rec yds46.3 (10.7–81.8)51% 45.5+
Rec yds46.3 (10.7–81.8)51% 45.5+
Rec yds46.3 (10.7–81.8)51% 45.5+
Rec yds46.3 (10.7–81.8)51% 45.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)15% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)15% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)15% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)15% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)15% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2025 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed74▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst99▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility51▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size53▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands27▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat90▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability88▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share74▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share79▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency70▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume76▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025NYG57.614375381
2024NYG54.41617395732
2023NYG64.917507704
2022NYG76.213467242
2021NYG26.613-13263392
2020NYG52.316-1507513
2019NYG67.514487408

Career profile

Across 7 NFL seasons on file, Darius Slayton has played in 103 regular-season games, all with NYG.

He has rushed for 3 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 296 passes for 4,435 yards and 22 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2023 with NYG: 770 yards and 4 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2022: a 76.2, in the 93rd percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2025 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
21
3.5/g
231
39/g
0
Away8
16
2.0/g
307
38/g
1
In division5
12
2.4/g
174
35/g
0
Out of division9
25
2.8/g
364
40/g
1
In wins3
9
3.0/g
114
38/g
0
In losses11
28
2.5/g
424
39/g
1
On grass4
8
2.0/g
151
38/g
0
On turf10
29
2.9/g
387
39/g
1
Indoors4
8
2.0/g
151
38/g
0
Outdoors10
29
2.9/g
387
39/g
1

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1WAS—39.9
Week 2DAL2 rec, 61 yds, 0 TD59
Week 3KC4 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD52.2
Week 4LAC3 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD63
Week 5NO3 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD24.9
Week 8PHI2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD44.6
Week 9SF5 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD53.3
Week 10CHI4 rec, 89 yds, 0 TD77.7
Week 12DET1 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD51.7
Week 13NE2 rec, 41 yds, 1 TD66.5
Week 15WAS4 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD30.1
Week 16MIN1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD53.4
Week 17LV2 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD54.7
Week 18DAL4 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD59.7

Darius Slayton — common questions

What position does Darius Slayton play?
Darius Slayton is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Darius Slayton played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Darius Slayton has played for NYG (2019–2025).
Where did Darius Slayton go to college?
Darius Slayton played college football at Auburn.
When was Darius Slayton drafted?
Darius Slayton was selected in round 5, 171st overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Darius Slayton scored?
Darius Slayton has 22 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (22 receiving).
What is Darius Slayton's ScoutIndex Rating?
Darius Slayton rated 57.6 for 2025, the 78th percentile among WRs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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