Nathan Slater brings tackling volume and backfield disruption to Florida State’s linebacker room
Slater’s calling card is production: in the 2024-25 season at Charlotte High School, he posted 87 total tackles, 55 solo tackles, 3.5 sacks, and 7.9 tackles per game, numbers that suggest a fast, active defender who finds the ball consistently. His profile points to a linebacker who can diagnose quickly, finish plays, and create negative-yardage moments rather than simply rack up stop-gap tackles. If Florida State wants a high-motor, physical LB with clear playmaking habits and a track record of heavy workload, Slater fits that mold.
