The New York Giants drafted Auburn wide receiver Darius Slayton in the fifth-round of the 2019 NFL Draft. A speedy pass-catcher with the ability to take any given reception to the house is what the Giants will gain in Slayton, however, he will face an uphill battle in the NFL if he doesn’t correct his fundamentals.
Slayton has a bad habit of trying to catch passes with his body and not his hands. This will be fatal to his career if he cannot be coached out of this issue.
The New York Giants are giving Darius Slayton plenty of opportunities:
The rookie’s number was called a lot in day three of OTAs, as the coaching staff certainly sees the potential in the sub 4.