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Dwayne Slay 6'3 214 (4.4 unofficial)
2005: 101 tackles, 2.5 TFL, sack, INT, 1 PD, 8 FF
By Roy Philpott
TheRanchReport.com
Date: Feb 27, 2006
With the free safety position an area of concern for the Dallas Cowboys this offseason, the organization is doing everything in its power to try and find a player to provide help.
One name to keep an eye on is Texas Tech safety Dwayne Slay, TheRanchReport.com has learned.
Slay, who measured in this weekend at the NFL Scouting Combine at 6-3½ and 217 pounds, has already spoken extensively with the Cowboys, Texans, Commanders and Dolphins.
Slay led the Red Raiders defense in tackles during his senior season (114), including 3.5 for loss, one sack and eight forced fumbles.
Of course, the Cowboys are looking for a free safety that excels in coverage situations, which may not be ideal for a player like Slay, who lacks pure explosiveness and speed. However, don't forget the 6-3 defender could also serve as a back up to strong safety Roy Williams if needed.
In addition, he would also have the opportunity to add a few pounds and grow into an outside linebacker role.
Slay is currently ranked by Scout.com as the No. 14 overall safety in the NFL Draft
Scouting Report
Dwayne Slay was a big play safety coming out of Brunswick, Georgia (Brunswick HS), where he lead his team to a runner-up finish in the state championship. He was named to the all-district team in his junior and senior seasons, as well as MVP of the basketball team. He then attended Reedley JUCO for two seasons, and became an all-confrence player. Dwayne started off slow his junior season at Texas Tech, but he burst on to the scene this year, earning first team all-confrence honors and the confrence defensive POY award from the AP. He lead the Red Raiders in tackles and forced fumbles, and he set a physical tone for the defense all year.
Slay has outstanding speed for his size, and he has above average range. He has excellent straight ahead speed, but he isn't as agile as you would think. His pass coverage skills are only average. He lacks fluidity in his hips, and doesn't turn and run downfield as well as you would like. He does fly to the ball, and he tracks down ball carriers from sideline to sideline. Dwayne is a solid run defender, and he is very comfortable playing inside the box. He uses all of his size when delivering hits, and lets ballcarriers know he is there.
2006 NFL Draft Outlook
Dwayne Slay was one of the most productive defensive backs in the country this year. He lived up to his reported athletic abilities, and turned in a dominate senior year. Players with his size and speed are always coveted on draft day, and I believe Slay could be drafted as high as the middle of the second round.
NFL Comparison
A faster, but less saavy Rodney Harrison
2005: 101 tackles, 2.5 TFL, sack, INT, 1 PD, 8 FF
By Roy Philpott
TheRanchReport.com
Date: Feb 27, 2006
With the free safety position an area of concern for the Dallas Cowboys this offseason, the organization is doing everything in its power to try and find a player to provide help.
One name to keep an eye on is Texas Tech safety Dwayne Slay, TheRanchReport.com has learned.
Slay, who measured in this weekend at the NFL Scouting Combine at 6-3½ and 217 pounds, has already spoken extensively with the Cowboys, Texans, Commanders and Dolphins.
Slay led the Red Raiders defense in tackles during his senior season (114), including 3.5 for loss, one sack and eight forced fumbles.
Of course, the Cowboys are looking for a free safety that excels in coverage situations, which may not be ideal for a player like Slay, who lacks pure explosiveness and speed. However, don't forget the 6-3 defender could also serve as a back up to strong safety Roy Williams if needed.
In addition, he would also have the opportunity to add a few pounds and grow into an outside linebacker role.
Slay is currently ranked by Scout.com as the No. 14 overall safety in the NFL Draft
Scouting Report
Dwayne Slay was a big play safety coming out of Brunswick, Georgia (Brunswick HS), where he lead his team to a runner-up finish in the state championship. He was named to the all-district team in his junior and senior seasons, as well as MVP of the basketball team. He then attended Reedley JUCO for two seasons, and became an all-confrence player. Dwayne started off slow his junior season at Texas Tech, but he burst on to the scene this year, earning first team all-confrence honors and the confrence defensive POY award from the AP. He lead the Red Raiders in tackles and forced fumbles, and he set a physical tone for the defense all year.
Slay has outstanding speed for his size, and he has above average range. He has excellent straight ahead speed, but he isn't as agile as you would think. His pass coverage skills are only average. He lacks fluidity in his hips, and doesn't turn and run downfield as well as you would like. He does fly to the ball, and he tracks down ball carriers from sideline to sideline. Dwayne is a solid run defender, and he is very comfortable playing inside the box. He uses all of his size when delivering hits, and lets ballcarriers know he is there.
2006 NFL Draft Outlook
Dwayne Slay was one of the most productive defensive backs in the country this year. He lived up to his reported athletic abilities, and turned in a dominate senior year. Players with his size and speed are always coveted on draft day, and I believe Slay could be drafted as high as the middle of the second round.
NFL Comparison
A faster, but less saavy Rodney Harrison
