Tyler Slavin (born January 29, 1992) is a former

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wide receiver. He played

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and

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Early years

Slavin attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School in

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, where he graduated in 2010.

College career

Arizona Wildcats

Slavin committed to play for

on December 7, 2009 and enrolled on June 30, 2010. Slavin redshirted for his freshman season with the Wildcats. Over the next two seasons Slavin appeared in 18 games as a reserve receiver for the Wildcats making 22 receptions for 224 yards and a touchdown. In late June 2013 Slavin left the Arizona Wildcats' football program and transferred to

, a Division II football program.

New Mexico Highlands Cowboys

Slavin sat out his first season at New Mexico Highlands. In the second season with Cowboys, Slavin had games with 17 receipts for 225 yards and four touchdowns as well as an outing with 14 receipts for 278 yards and two touchdowns. At the end of the season Slavin was honored with the

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Offensive Player of the Year award and was named first-team all-conference after making 119 receptions for 1,418 yards and 17 touchdowns.

Professional career

St. Louis Rams

On May 2, 2015, after going undrafted, the

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signed Slavin as an undrafted free agent. On August 31, 2015, Slavin was released as part of the team's roster cuts down to 75 players.

Seattle Seahawks

On November 24, 2015, the

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signed Slavin to their practice squad. On December 1, 2015, the Seahawks released Slavin from their practice squad. On February 4, 2016, Slavin signed a futures contract with the Seahawks. On May 4, 2016, the Seahawks waived Slavin. He resigned with the Seahawks on May 9, 2016 after participating in the Seahawks' Mini Camp. On July 31, 2016, the Seahawks placed Slavin on the injured reserve list.

References

External links

Seattle Seahawks bioNew Mexico Highlands Cowboys bioArizona Wildcats bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Slavin, Tyler 1992 births Living people American football wide receivers St. Louis Rams players Seattle Seahawks players Players of American football from Corona, California People from Eastvale, California