Jason Slowey
![]() Slowey with the San Francisco 49ers in 2012 | |
Sacramento State Hornets | |
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Position: | Defensive ends coach |
Personal information | |
Born: | Medford, Oregon, U.S. | January 27, 1989
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight: | 303 lb (137 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | North Medford (Medford, Oregon) |
College: | Western Oregon (2007–2011) |
NFL draft: | 2012 / Round: 6 / Pick: 199 |
Career history | |
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As a coach: | |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Player stats at PFR |
Jason Slowey (born January 27, 1989) is a former American football center. He played college football for the Western Oregon University and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Oakland Raiders, BC Lions and Portland Thunder/Steel. He is currently the co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Western Oregon University.
Early life
[edit]Slowey attended North Medford High School in Medford, Oregon where he played offensive tackle.[1] Slowey generated interest from Oregon State University, Boise State University and Portland State University before ultimately signing a National Letter of Intent to attend Western Oregon University.[1][2] Slowey competed in track & field while in high school, finishing as the state runner-up in discus (48.28) at the 2007 6A OSAA Track & Field Championships.[3]
College career
[edit]Slowey attended Western Oregon University, where he played for coach Arne Ferguson's Western Oregon Wolves football team from 2007 to 2011. Following a red shirt year in 2007, Slowey made his first start for the Wolves against Portland State University on August 30, 2008.[4] He appeared in nine games during the 2008 season, helping the Wolves to a 7-4 record and second place finish in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC).[5][6]
In 2009, Slowey started all 10 games at tackle, and was recognized as second team All-GNAC offensive lineman.[5] The Wolves finished second in the GNAC standings with a 5-5 record.[7]
The 2010 season was highlighted by 6 game win streak, and two defensive shut-outs. The Wolves finished 8-3 after losing to Central Washington University in the GNAC Championship Game on November 13, 2010.[5][7] Slowey started all 11 games at tackle, and was recognized as first team All-GNAC, and Honorable Mention All-American.
In 2011, Slowey started all 11 games at tackle, and was recognized as first team All-GNAC, GNAC Offensive Lineman of the Year, and First Team All-American. The Wolves finished second in the GNAC standings with a 6-5 record.[8]
Professional career
[edit]Pre draft
[edit]Slowey drew little attention heading into the 2012 NFL draft until Western Oregon's pro day on March 16, 2012.[9] After a solid performance media began to take notice.[10] Sport's Illustrated's Tony Pauline tabbed Slowey as "one of the nastiest blockers in the draft".[11] Although he was a left tackle in college, he was projected to move inside to center in the NFL.[12][10][13]
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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6 ft 2.5 in (1.89 m) |
303 lb (137 kg) |
33.5 in (0.85 m) |
10.25 in (0.26 m) |
4.96 s | 1.71 s | 2.90 s | 4.64 s | 7.21 s | 27.5 in (0.70 m) |
9 ft 2 in (2.79 m) |
38 reps | |
Values from WOUWolves.com & NFL.com |
San Francisco 49ers
[edit]Slowey was selected in the sixth round with the 199th overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2012 NFL draft.[14] On August 10, 2012, Slowey made his NFL debut against the Minnesota Vikings. He appeared in two pre season games for the 49ers.[15][16] On August 27, 2012 Slowey was released by the 49ers.[17]
Oakland Raiders
[edit]On October 23, 2012, Slowey was signed by the Oakland Raiders. On April 8, 2013, Slowey was released by the Raiders.
BC Lions
[edit]On April 23, 2014, Slowey signed a contract with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League.[18] Slowey retired in June 2014 due to an injury.[19][20][21]
Portland Thunder/Steel
[edit]On October 10, 2013, Slowey was assigned to the Portland Thunder of the Arena Football League. On July 18, 2016, Slowey was activated by the Portland Steel.
Coaching career
[edit]In 2014, Slowey was hired as the assistant offensive line coach for Western Oregon.[citation needed] In 2015, he was promoted to tight ends coach. In 2017, he was promoted to linebackers coach.[22]
On February 9, 2023, Slowey was hired as the defensive ends coach by Sacramento State.[23]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Jason Slowey, 2007 Offensive Tackle - Rivals.com". 247Sports. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
- ^ "OregonPreps - Brains and Brawn Make Slowey Top Recruit". oregonpreps.rivals.com. November 3, 2006. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
- ^ "Jason Slowey". Athletic.net. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
- ^ "Football vs Portland State on 8/30/2008 - Box Score". Western Oregon University Athletics. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Jason Slowey - Football". Western Oregon University Athletics. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
- ^ "GREAT NORTHWEST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE - Standings/Schedules". stats.streamlinehosting.net. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
- ^ a b "GREAT NORTHWEST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE - Standings/Schedules". stats.streamlinehosting.net. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
- ^ "Great Northwest Athletic Conference 2011 - Standings/Schedules". stats.streamlinehosting.net. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
- ^ Pauline, Tony (March 16, 2012). "Pro Day Tracker". SI.com.
- ^ a b "Slowey impresses in Pro Day workout". Western Oregon University Athletics. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
- ^ Pauline, Tony. "Tony Pauline: Small-school sleeper prospects". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
- ^ "Jason Slowey". CNN.
- ^ "Jason Slowey RAS". RAS. January 3, 2020. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
- ^ "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers 2012 PRE 1 - Game Center https://nflcdns.nfl.com/liveupdate/gamecenter/55771/SF_Gamebook.pdf
- ^ San Francisco 49ers at Denver Broncos 2012 PRE 3 - Game Center https://nflcdns.nfl.com/liveupdate/gamecenter/55807/DEN_Gamebook.pdf
- ^ "49ers cut 6th-round pick Jason Slowey, formerly of Western Oregon". oregonlive. Associated Press. August 28, 2012. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
- ^ "Lions add four imports to offensive line | B.C. Lions". www.bclions.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2014.
- ^ Adams, Luke (June 3, 2014). "Minor Moves: Broncos, Colts, Bengals, Chiefs". profootballrumors.com. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
- ^ "Football Instructor-Jason Slowey". gthreesports.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2014. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
- ^ "August 2014". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on November 9, 2015. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
- ^ Martini, Pete. "Western Oregon's Andy Avgi gets his NFL shot with the Oakland Raiders". Statesman Journal. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ "Slowey, Pumphrey Added To Football Coaching Staff". hornetsports.com. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
External links
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- Sacramento State profile
- Western Oregon coach profile
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · ESPN · Pro Football Reference
- Jason Slowey on X
- Oakland Raiders bio at the Wayback Machine (archived January 6, 2013)
- Western Oregon Wolves bio at the Wayback Machine (archived March 4, 2016)
- 1989 births
- Living people
- American football centers
- North Medford High School alumni
- Portland Steel players
- Portland Thunder players
- Sacramento State Hornets football coaches
- San Francisco 49ers players
- Western Oregon Wolves football coaches
- Western Oregon Wolves football players
- Coaches of American football from Oregon
- Players of American football from Oregon
- Sportspeople from Medford, Oregon
- Oakland Raiders players
- BC Lions players
- Canadian football offensive linemen
- Players of Canadian football from Oregon