Darius Slayton

New York Giants
Wide Receiver #86

Personal

Age	29
Birthdate	January 12, 1997
Height	6'1"
Weight	198 lb

Draft

College	Auburn
Year	2019
Pick	Round: 5, Overall: 171
Team	NYG

Fantasy Value

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Player News

Darius Slayton: Where Does Darius Slayton Fit Among a Crowd of Giants Pass Catchers?

Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton's 538 receiving yards in 2025 were good for the second-highest total on a New York team that saw starts from three different quarterbacks while playing almost the entire season without its clear number one receiver in Malik Nabers. In 2026, a sense of continuity is expected to return to New York, which could hurt Slayton's chances of making any meaningful impact. The team's leading receiver from last season, Wan'Dale Robinson, reunited with former head coach Brian Daboll in Tennessee, and although they play vastly different roles, some of his production is expected to be absorbed by free agent acquisition Darnell Mooney. Running backs Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Devin Singletary are all expected back after combining for more than 90 targets in their first season together. New York also returns tight end Theo Johnson, who finished second on the team in targets and receptions, but the main reason analysts are expecting a year two jump from quarterback Jaxson Dart, and a subsequently lowered ceiling for Slayton and all other Giants' pass catchers, is the anticipated return to health of Nabers. His 170 targets as a rookie broke a 21-year-old NFL record, and prior to tearing his ACL in Week 4, he was on pace for another 150+ in 2025.

Apr. 6, 2026 5:15 AM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Receiving						Rushing
YEAR	TM	GM	REC	TGT	%	YDS	TD	YPC	ATT	YDS	YPC	TD	FUM
2019	NYG	16	48	83	57.8	740	8	15.4	0	0	0	0	0
2020	NYG	16	50	97	51.5	751	3	15.0	2	-1	-0.5	0	1
2021	NYG	16	24	55	43.6	310	1	12.9	1	-13	-13.0	0	1
2022	NYG	16	46	71	64.8	724	2	15.7	0	0	0	0	1
2023	NYG	16	45	72	62.5	708	3	15.7	0	0	0	0	0
2024	NYG	16	39	70	55.7	573	2	14.7	2	17	8.5	0	0
2025	NYG	16	33	54	61.1	504	1	15.3	0	0	0	0	1