Doneiko Slaughter
Career Summary
Doneiko Slaughter is a defensive back from Roswell, Georgia, who played at Tennessee and Arkansas before entering the NFL with Jacksonville as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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Early Life
Slaughter was born November 8, 2001, in Atlanta, Georgia. Nicknamed Neiko, he is the son of Jeremy Slaughter and Judy Martinez and studied management at Tennessee.
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High School
Slaughter attended Roswell High School in Georgia. He helped the Hornets win a district title and reach the second round of the 2019 Class 7A playoffs, earning all-state and first-team all-region recognition as a senior.
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College Career
Slaughter played four seasons at Tennessee before transferring to Arkansas for 2024. He finished his college career with 163 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, two interceptions and 14 passes defensed.
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Path to the NFL
Slaughter signed with Jacksonville as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft. The Jaguars listed the Arkansas defensive back among their 20 undrafted free-agent signings.
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NFL Career
Slaughter entered the NFL with Jacksonville in 2025. His Jaguars roster page identifies him as a 2025 Jaguars player, while his NFL statistical log does not show a 2025 regular-season entry.
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Career Accomplishments
In 2024 at Arkansas, Slaughter recorded 80 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack and seven passes defensed. At Tennessee, he was a two-time SEC Academic Honor Roll member and participated in the VOLeaders Academy.
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Playing Style
Listed at 6-foot and 190 pounds, Slaughter is a versatile defensive back who Tennessee described as able to play cornerback, safety or nickel. He made 14 starts across 42 Tennessee games before his Arkansas season.
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