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David Sloan (American football)

David Lyle Sloan (born June 8, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints.

David Sloan
No. 86, 48
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1972-06-08) June 8, 1972 (age 51)
Fresno, California, U.S.
Career information
High school:Sierra High School (Tollhouse, CA)
College:New Mexico
NFL draft:1995 / Round: 3 / Pick: 70
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:192
Receiving yards:2,151
Touchdowns:15
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

He is currently the tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator for Rice University.

Early playing career edit

Sloan initially bypassed football for basketball, enrolling at Fresno City College, a junior college in Fresno, California. He played basketball for the Rams as a freshman and sophomore, earning All-Conference academic honors both years. Sloan then transferred to the University of New Mexico, where he played college football during his junior and senior years for Lobos head coach Dennis Franchione. He earned All-WAC honorable mention in 1993, and All-WAC first-team honors in 1994.[1]

Following his senior year, Sloan participated in the Senior Bowl and Blue–Gray Football Classic. He was also selected to participate in the NFL Scouting Combine prior to the 1995 NFL Draft.[2]

NFL career edit

Sloan was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round (70th overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft.[3] He was the seventh tight end drafted. Sloan played for the Lions for seven seasons from 1995-2001.

Sloan's best season came in 1999 when he had 47 receptions for 591 yards and 4 touchdowns, earning him a spot on the 2000 NFC Pro Bowl team. He was the first tight end from the 1995 draft class to make a Pro Bowl, and was the first Lions tight end to make a Pro Bowl since David Hill in 1979.[4] Sloan was also named as an alternate to the 2001 NFC Pro Bowl team.

Sloan signed a four-year, $7.05 million contract with the New Orleans Saints in 2002. He was released by the Saints following the 2003 season, and ultimately retired[5]

During his career, Sloan dealt with numerous injuries including chronic knee and toe pain that required several surgeries. He also suffered a broken hand and had arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder.[5]

Sloan finished his NFL career with 192 receptions for 2,151 yards and 15 touchdowns over 9 seasons.[1]

NFL career statistics edit

Year Team GP Receiving
Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
1995 DET 16 17 184 10.8 24 1
1996 DET 4 7 51 7.3 18 0
1997 DET 14 29 264 9.1 25 0
1998 DET 10 11 146 13.3 33 1
1999 DET 16 47 591 12.6 74 4
2000 DET 15 32 379 11.8 59 2
2001 DET 15 37 409 11.1 27 7
2002 NO 16 12 127 10.6 29 0
Career[6] 106 192 2,151 11.0 74 15

Coaching career edit

In 2009, Sloan embarked on a coaching career, working as an assistant special teams and tight ends coach at Southwest Baptist University, an NCAA Division II school in Missouri. Sloan had enrolled in the NFLPA Coaching Intern program, which works with Division II/III schools to help former players begin a career in coaching.[4][7]

In 2010, Sloan joined Rice University as a graduate assistant under Owls head coach David Bailiff. Baliff had previously served as an assistant coach at the University of New Mexico when Sloan was a player.[2] He remained on staff for the 2011 season as a quality control assistant.

In 2012, Sloan was promoted to tight ends coach and assistant special teams coach. Sloan notably coached two tight ends who were both drafted in 2013: Luke Willson and Vance McDonald.

In 2014, Sloan picked up the title of recruiting coordinator in addition to coaching the tight ends. His primary recruiting area is the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex[2][8][9]

In 2020, Sloan is now a coach for Bellaire High School in Houston, Texas as an offensive lineman coach.

Personal life edit

Sloan and his ex-wife Jennifer have two daughters, Trinity and Bently. He has since married Angela Thompson of Houston. They have a daughter named Braxton.[2]

Sloan remains a fan of the Detroit Lions and keeps in touch with several former teammates. On September 30, 2008, he served as an honorary captain for a game against the Chicago Bears.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "David Sloan Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. ^ a b c d . www.riceowls.com. Archived from the original on March 11, 2010.
  3. ^ "1995 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c "David Sloan: "I Still Root for the Detroit Lions Every Sunday"". Bleacher Report.
  5. ^ a b . kffl.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2014. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
  6. ^ "David Sloan Stats". ESPN. ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved July 3, 2014.
  7. ^ . Archived from the original on November 3, 2012.
  8. ^ . Archived from the original on November 18, 2015.
  9. ^ . Archived from the original on February 11, 2012.

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David Lyle Sloan born June 8 1972 is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League NFL for the Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints David SloanNo 86 48Position Tight endPersonal informationBorn 1972 06 08 June 8 1972 age 51 Fresno California U S Career informationHigh school Sierra High School Tollhouse CA College New MexicoNFL draft 1995 Round 3 Pick 70Career historyDetroit Lions 1995 2001 New Orleans Saints 2002 2003 Career highlights and awardsPro Bowl 1999 Career NFL statisticsReceptions 192Receiving yards 2 151Touchdowns 15Player stats at NFL com PFRHe is currently the tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator for Rice University Contents 1 Early playing career 2 NFL career 3 NFL career statistics 4 Coaching career 5 Personal life 6 ReferencesEarly playing career editSloan initially bypassed football for basketball enrolling at Fresno City College a junior college in Fresno California He played basketball for the Rams as a freshman and sophomore earning All Conference academic honors both years Sloan then transferred to the University of New Mexico where he played college football during his junior and senior years for Lobos head coach Dennis Franchione He earned All WAC honorable mention in 1993 and All WAC first team honors in 1994 1 Following his senior year Sloan participated in the Senior Bowl and Blue Gray Football Classic He was also selected to participate in the NFL Scouting Combine prior to the 1995 NFL Draft 2 NFL career editSloan was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round 70th overall of the 1995 NFL Draft 3 He was the seventh tight end drafted Sloan played for the Lions for seven seasons from 1995 2001 Sloan s best season came in 1999 when he had 47 receptions for 591 yards and 4 touchdowns earning him a spot on the 2000 NFC Pro Bowl team He was the first tight end from the 1995 draft class to make a Pro Bowl and was the first Lions tight end to make a Pro Bowl since David Hill in 1979 4 Sloan was also named as an alternate to the 2001 NFC Pro Bowl team Sloan signed a four year 7 05 million contract with the New Orleans Saints in 2002 He was released by the Saints following the 2003 season and ultimately retired 5 During his career Sloan dealt with numerous injuries including chronic knee and toe pain that required several surgeries He also suffered a broken hand and had arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder 5 Sloan finished his NFL career with 192 receptions for 2 151 yards and 15 touchdowns over 9 seasons 1 NFL career statistics editYear Team GP ReceivingRec Yds Avg Lng TD1995 DET 16 17 184 10 8 24 11996 DET 4 7 51 7 3 18 01997 DET 14 29 264 9 1 25 01998 DET 10 11 146 13 3 33 11999 DET 16 47 591 12 6 74 42000 DET 15 32 379 11 8 59 22001 DET 15 37 409 11 1 27 72002 NO 16 12 127 10 6 29 0Career 6 106 192 2 151 11 0 74 15Coaching career editIn 2009 Sloan embarked on a coaching career working as an assistant special teams and tight ends coach at Southwest Baptist University an NCAA Division II school in Missouri Sloan had enrolled in the NFLPA Coaching Intern program which works with Division II III schools to help former players begin a career in coaching 4 7 In 2010 Sloan joined Rice University as a graduate assistant under Owls head coach David Bailiff Baliff had previously served as an assistant coach at the University of New Mexico when Sloan was a player 2 He remained on staff for the 2011 season as a quality control assistant In 2012 Sloan was promoted to tight ends coach and assistant special teams coach Sloan notably coached two tight ends who were both drafted in 2013 Luke Willson and Vance McDonald In 2014 Sloan picked up the title of recruiting coordinator in addition to coaching the tight ends His primary recruiting area is the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex 2 8 9 In 2020 Sloan is now a coach for Bellaire High School in Houston Texas as an offensive lineman coach Personal life editSloan and his ex wife Jennifer have two daughters Trinity and Bently He has since married Angela Thompson of Houston They have a daughter named Braxton 2 Sloan remains a fan of the Detroit Lions and keeps in touch with several former teammates On September 30 2008 he served as an honorary captain for a game against the Chicago Bears 4 References edit a b David Sloan Stats Pro Football Reference com a b c d Player Bio David Sloan RICE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE www riceowls com Archived from the original on March 11 2010 1995 NFL Draft Listing Pro Football Reference com Retrieved March 31 2023 a b c David Sloan I Still Root for the Detroit Lions Every Sunday Bleacher Report a b David Sloan kffl com Archived from the original on December 4 2014 Retrieved December 4 2014 David Sloan Stats ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures Retrieved July 3 2014 Internship Program Provides Opportunity for Former Players Archived from the original on November 3 2012 David Sloan Archived from the original on November 18 2015 Football Rice makes coaching moves official 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