PROS: Vertical threat who tracks and finishes on the ball well. Darius Slayton NFL Prospect profile for Stats, videos, combine results, draft projections and expert analysis. Latest on New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN From now until the 2019 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to showcase as many prospects as possible and examine both their strengths and weaknesses. Follow full coverage of Darius Slayton during the 2019 NFL Draft on ESPN.com Published: Dec. 15, 2019 at 02:55 p.m. New York Giants rookie wide receiver Darius Slayton catches his eighth touchdown of the season to lead all rookies. When projecting him to the next level, Slayton’s appeal stems from his functional strength and surges of burst off the ball. Adjusts to underthrown balls well. ... #81 Darius Slayton/WR Auburn – 6’2 190. A starter since his freshman season, Slayton has been a mainstay in the middle of Syracuse’s defense and enjoyed a sound career. May not be a blazing speedster, but has enough build-up speed to get on top of defenders late. Able to find the football over his shoulder despite contact.