elite Northwestern tackle with rare movement skills
Slater was a first-round NFL pick out of Northwestern because he paired elite pass protection with unusual athleticism for an offensive lineman, including a 4.88-second 40-yard dash and 33 bench reps at his pro day. In his Northwestern career, he started 37 games and earned a reputation as a technically clean, high-IQ blocker who could handle top edge rushers with consistency. The bigger story is upside and reliability: he was widely viewed as one of the best linemen in the country, but his recent NFL injury history is a real caution flag for durability.
