Darius Slay was drafted No. 36 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State. 187 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value
2013 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 4 · #36 overall
Darius Slay Mississippi State Draft
Darius Slay was drafted No. 36 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State. 187 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #36
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2013
- NFL games
- 187
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 665th at Mississippi State
- Pro Bowls
- 6
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Darius Slay came off the board in 2013.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 192 lbs
- Hometown
- Brunswick, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 64 prospect79.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
187 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value
- Games played
- 187
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 665th among Mississippi State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3959% of career value
- Final season
- 202512 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 36
Who came off the board on either side of Darius Slay.
Tennessee
Stanford · 3× Pro Bowl
North Carolina
Notre Dame
Mississippi State in the 2013 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Mississippi State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Mississippi State · 1× Pro Bowl
#45
Fred Smoot
DB · WAS · 2001
Mississippi State
#137
Kenny Johnson
DB · ATL · 1980
Mississippi State
#61
Eric Brown
DB · DEN · 1998
Mississippi State
#129
Kirby Jackson
DB · NYJ · 1987
Mississippi State
#43
Johnthan Banks
DB · TB
Mississippi State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Darius Slay in the 2013 NFL Draft
Darius Slay is a Defensive back out of Mississippi State selected No. 36 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2013 NFL Draft. 187 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value Mississippi State has produced 113 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Darius Slay drafted?
Darius Slay was selected No. 36 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/darius-slay.
What college did Darius Slay play for?
Darius Slay played college football at Mississippi State in the SEC. See every Mississippi State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mississippi-state-bulldogs.
How did Darius Slay's NFL career turn out?
187 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/darius-slay.