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Rashawn Slater

Slater with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021
No. 70 – Los Angeles Chargers
Position:	Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1999-03-26) March 26, 1999 (age 26) Sugar Land, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:	Clements (Sugar Land, Texas)
College:	Northwestern (2017–2020)
NFL Draft:	2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13
Career history
Los Angeles Chargers (2021–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-Pro (2021) 2× Pro Bowl (2021, 2024) PFWA All-Rookie Team (2021) Third-team All-Big Ten (2018)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2024
Games played: 51 Games started: 51
Player stats at PFR

Rashawn Slater (born March 26, 1999) is an American professional football player. He plays as an offensive tackle for the Los Angeles Chargers in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Northwestern Wildcats. The Chargers chose him in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Early Life and High School Football

Rashawn Slater grew up in Sugar Land, Texas. He went to Fort Settlement Middle School and Clements High School. In high school, he was a top player on his team. He was named first team All-District in his junior and senior years. He was also named second team All-Greater Houston.

Many colleges wanted him to play for them. He chose to play college football for the Northwestern Wildcats. He picked Northwestern over other schools like Illinois and Kansas.

College Football Career

Slater playing for Northwestern in 2018

When Rashawn started college, he was a "true freshman." This means he played in his very first year. He started 12 games as a right tackle. He was named to the Big Ten Conference All-Freshman Team. Experts at Pro Football Focus said he was the best freshman offensive lineman in the country.

In his second year, he started all 14 games for Northwestern. He was named to the third team All-Big Ten. This is a big honor for players in the Big Ten Conference. As a junior, he was named honorable mention All-Big Ten. This means he was one of the best players, even if not on the top teams. He did not let opponents sack his team's quarterback in 11 games.

Before his senior year, people thought he would be one of the best players in the country. He was named a preseason All-American. He was also on the list for the Outland Trophy, which goes to the best college interior lineman. The Big Ten football season was delayed in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rashawn decided to get ready for the 2021 NFL draft. He still stayed in college and finished his degree in communications in December 2020.

Professional Football Career

Slater blocking for the Chargers in 2021

The Los Angeles Chargers picked Rashawn Slater in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft. He was the 13th player chosen overall. He signed a four-year contract with the Chargers on July 27, 2021.

In his first year, Rashawn became the Chargers' starting left tackle. He was chosen for his first Pro Bowl as a starter. The Pro Bowl is an all-star game for the best players in the NFL. He was also named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. This team includes the best new players in the league.

In 2022, during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Rashawn got hurt. He tore a muscle in his arm, which meant he could not play for the rest of the season.

On April 29, 2024, the Chargers decided to keep Rashawn for an extra year. This is called picking up his "fifth-year option" on his contract.

Career Statistics Overview

Rashawn Slater has played in many games for the Los Angeles Chargers. He has started every game he has played in. This shows how important he is to his team.

Personal Life

Rashawn Slater comes from a family of athletes. His dad, Reggie Slater, used to play professional basketball in the NBA. His older brother, RJ, also played football. RJ was an offensive lineman for the United States Air Force Academy from 2014 to 2017.

Rashawn Slater is married.