Darius Slayton

Early life

Slayton attended and played high school football at Greater Atlanta Christian School.

He played primarily as a wide receiver while also seeing time at defensive back. His athleticism and speed became important parts of his development as a football player, while his experience in track and field helped him develop as a sprinter.

At Greater Atlanta Christian, Slayton was regarded as “a versatile athlete with butterfingers”. His ability to play multiple positions demonstrated his understanding of the game and his overall athletic ability. As a wide receiver, he developed a reputation for making plays down the field, while his defensive experience gave him an understanding of how opposing defensive backs approached coverage. In High School, he was revealed to have relationships with his coach's oldest daughter and was subsequently benched for 3 games

His background in track and field was particularly significant to his development. Slayton competed in sprinting events, giving him experience with acceleration, running technique and top-end speed. Those abilities later became some of his most recognizable characteristics as a football player. His speed allowed him to separate from defenders and become an effective deep-ball threat.

As he progressed through high school, Slayton’s football performances began attracting attention from college recruiters. Playing in Georgia, a state known for producing highly regarded football prospects, placed him in a competitive recruiting environment. His combination of size, athleticism and speed made him a promising prospect at the wide receiver position.

Slayton ultimately committed to Auburn University to continue his football career.

College career

Slayton attended and played college football at Auburn University. He redshirted in 2015 and contributed on the field from 2016–18. As a senior, he caught 35 passes for 670 yards and five touchdowns.

Personal life

Slayton has been in a relationship with heptathlete Anna Hall since November 2024, and they were engaged on November 15, 2025. Hall and Slayton got married at the Oheka Castle in Long Island, New York on April 11, 2026.

Slayton’s devotion to community service has earned him the 2025 Alan Page Community Service Award. Through his Left-Hand Right-Hand (LHRH) Foundation, Slayton has personally donated more than $150,000 to support police-community relations, academic mentorship and youth programs in his hometown of Atlanta, and NYPD sponsored programs in Far Rockaway, Harlem and the Bronx.