DARIUS SLAY RUMORS & GOSSIP

Slay gets a chance to compete with Lions

Darius Slay thought he'd hear his name during the first day of the NFL draft, but he walked out of Radio City Music Hall without a team. He stuck around, however, and the Detroit Lions didn't make him wait long. ''I just stayed in New York City,'' he said. ''I wanted to walk on the stage and enjoy every minute of it.'' The Lions gave him...
Via AP on Fox
25 days ago  |  Discuss

Lions tab CB Darius Slay and OG Larry Warford on second day of NFL Draft

After taking defensive end Ziggy Ansah in the first round Thursday, Martin Mayhew and the Lions returned Friday selecting speedy corner Darius Slay out of Mississippi State int second round and mauling offensive guard Larry Warford in the third. I made it lol its crazy — Darius slay (@_bigplayslay9) April 27, 2013 Slay, who the Lions took 36th overall ran the 40-yard dash (4.36...
Via The Majors Detroit Verified_ybn
26 days ago  |  Discuss

Detroit Lions Draft Grades: Ziggy Ansah, Darius Slay, Larry Warford Headed to Motown

How have the Detroit Lions fared with their picks in the 2013 draft? We’re handing out grades for each of their selections: Round 1: Ziggy Ansah, DE, BYU The Lions were a little stuck here. The top three offensive tackles came flying off the board in the first four picks and Detroit, wisely, opted not to trade up and chase. So, that left Ansah, the draft’s top two guards (Chance...
Via The Detroit Sports Site Verified_ybn
26 days ago  |  Discuss

Lions pick CB Slay in Round 2

ALLEN PARK, Mich. You wanted defense, you got it. For the first time in seven years, the Detroit Lions have taken defensive players with their first two draft picks. After selecting defensive end Ziggy Ansah in Thursdays first round, the Lions came back Friday and went with Mississippi State cornerback Darius Slay. The biggest question about Slay right now is a knee injury that...
Via Fox Sports Detroit
26 days ago  |  Discuss

Lions Select Mississippi St. CB Darius Slay (Rd. 2, No.36)

With the 36th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Lions select Mississippi St. CB Darius Slay. Constantly referred to as "the other corner" at Mississippi State because Johnathan Banks had been so good throughout his career, Slay stepped up and really improved as a senior. After playing in every game in 2011, his first at Mississippi State after transferring from JC...
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26 days ago  |  Discuss

Mississippi State CB Darius Slay Says He Won't Need Surgery On Torn Knee Meniscus

Reports surfaced on Wednesday morning that Mississippi State cornerback Darius Slay has a torn meniscus in his knee. Slay told Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com on Wednesday that he was told by doctors he would not require surgery on the injury. Slay has since worked out for two teams: The Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles. Slay said he worked out for 16 teams in all and only one...
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28 days ago  |  Discuss

Darius Slay’s Blazing Speed Might Be Too Enticing for the Patriots to Ignore Adding Cornerback

Speed pays in the NFL, and Darius Slay is hoping to cash in on his. Slay was the fastest defensive back at this year’s NFL combine and impressed scouts with his work in the individual drills as well. Once projected as a mid-to-late round pick, Slay boosted his stock into the third- or even second-round range with such a killer workout. Johnthan Banks gets most of the hype and headlines...
Via NESN.com Verified_ybn
April 12, 2013  |  Discuss

Morning Muse: Philadelphia Eagles look to 2012 draft class to help shape 2013 season

Could it be that Spring has sprung?! Sunshine and warm temperatures make even Monday seem bearable. Let’s catch up on some Eagles headlines, shall we? After a string of less than stellar drafts, the 2012 class is poised to play a major role for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013. – PhiladelphiaEagles.com While the Birds got some much needed help for their secondary in free agency...
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April 08, 2013  |  Discuss

Slay's Time To Shine

Darius Slay came in as a highly thought of junior college cornerback last season and had a good year for Mississippi State. And this coming season should be even better for the senior cornerback.
Via mississippistate.scout.com
August 31, 2012  |  Discuss
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