Chad Slaughter

Chad Slaughter
Chadwick Von Slaughter (born June 4, 1978) is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Baltimore Ravens and Jacksonville Jaguars. He played college football at Alcorn State University.
Early years
Slaughter attended Justin F. Kimball High School, where he was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball, and track and field.
In football, he was a two-way player. As a senior, he received All-District honors as both an offensive and defensive lineman. He was also an All-District honoree in basketball and in track as a shotputter.
College career
Slaughter accepted a football scholarship from Alcorn State University. As a junior, he was named a starter at left tackle, contributing to the team ranking second in conference in total offense and having a 1,000-yard running back.
He also competed in basketball (center) and track (shot put).
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys (first stint)
Slaughter was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2000 NFL Draft. He was waived before the start of the season on August 21.
New York Jets
On August 23, 2000, he was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets. As a rookie, he was declared inactive for all 16 games. He was released on August 6, 2001.
Dallas Cowboys (second stint)
In 2001, he was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys. He was released on August 28, 2001.
Oakland Raiders
On October 3, 2001, he was signed by the Oakland Raiders to their practice squad. In 2002, he was declared inactive for all 16 games during the regular season and for the 3 playoff games.
In 2003, he appeared in 6 games with one start, playing mostly on special teams. He started in the season finale against the San Diego Chargers.
In 2004, he appeared in 10 games as a backup tackle and guard.
In 2005, he appeared in 10 games, focusing primarily on special teams, He had his first extended action on offense in the season finale against the New York Giants, when he was forced to replace an injured Robert Gallery at right tackle, while helping to prevent Pro Bowler Michael Strahan from recording a sack.
In 2006, he appeared in 15 games with 6 starts at left tackle. He was released on September 1, 2007.
Baltimore Ravens (first stint)
On July 30, 2008, he was signed as a free agent by the Baltimore Ravens, to provide depth after tackles Jared Gaither and Adam Terry suffered ankle injuries. He was released on August 30.
Jacksonville Jaguars
On September 9, 2008, he signed as a free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars. On September 13, he was released before appearing in any games.
Baltimore Ravens (second stint)
On November 18, 2008, he was signed by the Baltimore Ravens. He appeared in 6 games as a backup offensive tackle. He wasn't re-signed after the season.
Personal life
In 2011, he began working at Trinidad Garza Early College High School, teaching Entrepreneurship, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, and Business Management.
References
External links
Jacksonville Jaguars bio
Oakland Raiders bio
Baltimore Ravens bio
1978 births
Living people
American football offensive tackles
Alcorn State Braves basketball players
Alcorn State Braves football players
Alcorn State University alumni
New York Jets players
Oakland Raiders players
Baltimore Ravens players
Jacksonville Jaguars players
Players of American football from Dallas
Justin F. Kimball High School alumni