Derek Slywka
Position: WR
Jersey #: 13
Date of Birth: February 3, 2001
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 215 lbs
College: Ithaca
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2024 by
First Team: IND (2024)
Last Team: IND (2024)
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Career Summary
Derek Slywka moved from college defensive back to NFL receiver.
Indianapolis signed the Ithaca product in 2024.
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College Career
Slywka played defensive back in 34 games at Ithaca.
He totaled 119 tackles and 11 interceptions after previously playing basketball at Finger Lakes Community College.
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Path to the NFL
Slywka earned an Indianapolis contract after a veteran minicamp tryout.
The Colts signed him as an undrafted receiver in 2024.
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Career Accomplishments
Slywka received three major Division III All-America honors in 2023.
The AFCA, D3football.com and Associated Press recognized him.
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30745, 00-0039891, 2001-02-03, Derek Slywka, Derek, Slywka
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