Did Steve Slaton Ever Consider Transferring Out of WVU?

When asked directly if he thinks he would’ve jumped into the transfer portal if the current transfer rules exited back then, Slaton honestly doesn’t think so. Slaton pointed to his parents, saying they would’ve told him to stay where he was and wait his turn. Slaton said he would’ve never made any decision without their blessing, too.

Obviously, Slaton decided to stick it out and the rest is history.

Slaton, widely regarded as the greatest running back in WVU history, totaled 3,923 rushing yards, averaged 5.9 yards per carry and scored 50 touchdowns on the ground in his three years in Morgantown. He also made 65 receptions for 805 yards. Slaton earned consensus All-American status in 2006 and was a key part of some of the most successful teams in program history.

Selected in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft by Houston, Slaton played four years with the Texans before concluding his career with the Dolphins in 2011. He played with the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL for one season before retiring from football and pursuing a career in the culinary arts as a personal chef and kitchen consultant in Houston. He was inducted into the WVU Sports Hall of Fame in 2018.

The 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class will officially be inducted during the 67th NFF Annual Awards Dinner presented by Las Vegas on Dec. 9, 2025 at Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

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For related stories from the show with Slaton, he explained why he’s still mad at James Franklin and even shared a funny story of how he found out about getting into the Hall of Fame.