Spent time on the Arizona Cardinals practice squad after being signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL Draft
CAREER
Spent time on the Arizona Cardinals practice squad after being signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL Draft
C*OLLEGE*
Played four seasons at Michigan State (2019-22) and appeared in 42 games (26 starts), recording 88 tackles (32 solo), 11.5 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, four passes defensed, one fumble recovery and one blocked kick
in 2022, played in eight games (seven starts) and had 20 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and a half sack and earned All-Big Ten Honorable mention accolades
as a junior in 2021, appeared in 13 games (12 starts) and was a first-Team All-Big Ten selection by PFF after setting career highs in tackles (40), tackles for loss (five) and sacks (2.5)Â
In 2020, started all seven games he appeared in and posted 13 tackles, one pass defensed and three QB hurries
As a redshirt freshman in 2019, played all 13 games and had 14 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and one sack
Redshirted in 2018, registering one tackle in his only appearance of the season vs. Utah State.
PERSONAL
Played both offensive and defensive line at Olentangy (OH) High School
First-team Division 1 all-state selection as an offensive lineman by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association
 Named Ohio Capital Conference (Buckeye Division) Co-Defensive Player of the Year … ranked as one of the top players in the state of Ohio by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals.com
Helped lead his team to the Region 2 semifinals as a senior with an 8-4 record
Played with twin brother, Zach Slade, who was a defensive lineman for the Spartans
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