Rashawn Slater was drafted No. 13 overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. 51 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
2021 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 13 · #13 overall
Rashawn Slater Northwestern Draft
Rashawn Slater was drafted No. 13 overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. 51 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #13
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2021
- NFL games
- 51
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 3210th at Northwestern
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Rashawn Slater came off the board in 2021.
- Position
- Offensive lineman OL
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 304 lbs
- Hometown
- Sugar Land, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 8 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
51 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Games played
- 51
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 3210th among Northwestern picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 32100% of career value
- Final season
- 20243 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 13
Who came off the board on either side of Rashawn Slater.
Ohio State
Penn State · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
USC
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
Northwestern in the 2021 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other OL picks from Northwestern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rashawn Slater in the 2021 NFL Draft
Rashawn Slater is a Offensive lineman out of Northwestern selected No. 13 overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2021 NFL Draft. 51 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Northwestern has produced 63 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Rashawn Slater drafted?
Rashawn Slater was selected No. 13 overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2021 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 13). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/rashawn-slater.
What college did Rashawn Slater play for?
Rashawn Slater played college football at Northwestern in the Big Ten. See every Northwestern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-wildcats.
How did Rashawn Slater's NFL career turn out?
51 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/rashawn-slater.