The 2024 New York Giants roster is a mix of players who are eager to have a breakout season and others who are still trying to meet expectations. One player, wide receiver Darius Slayton, stands out as a steady performer in his five seasons with the Giants. Recently, NFL Media named Slayton the Giants’ most underrated player.
At 27 years old and entering his sixth NFL season, Slayton is not a highly anticipated rookie like Malik Nabers, the Giant’s recent sixth overall draft pick. However, Slayton has proven himself as a valuable player on the team. While he has never surpassed 800 receiving yards in a season, Slayton consistently contributes to the team’s passing game with an average of 15.1 yards per catch. With 2024 being a crucial season for quarterback Daniel Jones, Slayton’s experience and reliability can provide stability while also creating opportunities for younger players like Nabers.
Slayton recently returned to the Giants’ offseason workouts after a brief contract holdout. The team and his representatives reached an agreement to maintain the current contract terms while adding incentives to boost Slayton’s earnings. This is the first time Slayton has been recognized as an underrated player, as previous polls had named linebacker Bobby Okereke as the most underrated player on the team.
