Packers selected Florida DT Tedarrell Slaton with the No. 173 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Slaton (6’4/330) was a premium four-star, two-way recruit who also played guard at the esteemed American Heritage High School. He played in 45 games over his four years on campus, but only started 14 while serving as an early-down gap plugger. An athletic super-heavyweight, Slaton posted a very strong 7.96 RAS, despite lackluster agility marks. His super-sized frame and prodigious power make him a boulder-like defender who showcases above average contact balance when taking on blockers. He had problems keeping his weight down, reportedly ballooning up to 380 pounds at times. Slaton isn’t much of a threat as a pass rusher and relies more on his brute strength as opposed to sound technical prowess.
