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Slaton, originally of Bellevue, Neb., was named All-North Central Conference in 1984 and 1985. Slaton ranks seventh all-time in career interceptions at USD with 11 for 160 yards and two TDs. His six interceptions in 1983 still ranks as the seventh best single season total in school history. As a senior, he had 38 tackles, including 13 solos, fumble recovery, seven pass breakups, one tackle for loss, and two interceptions for 54 yards and a TD. He helped lead South Dakota to the NCAA Division II national semifinals during 1985. In 1983, Slaton had a team-high 111 tackles, including six interceptions while starting all 11 games at free safety as a sophomore. He earned honorable mention all-league honors. In 1984, he had a team-high 85 tackles, including 26 solos, a fumble recovery, 11 pass breakups and three interceptions for 14 yards. Slaton, now living in San Diego, Calif., was one of two Coyotes picked in the 1986 NFL draft (Chul Schwanke). Slaton earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in business from USD. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the ninth round of the 1985 NFL draft. He played quarterback at Bellevue West High School, earning all-league and all-state honors.
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