Jason Slowey

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Jason Slowey
Slowey 49ers.jpg
Slowey with the San Francisco 49ers in 2012
Sacramento State Hornets
Position: Defensive ends coach
Personal information
Born: (1989-01-27) January 27, 1989 (age 35)
Medford, Oregon, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:303 lb (137 kg)
Career information
High school: North Medford
(Medford, Oregon)
College: Western Oregon (2007–2011)
NFL draft: 2012  / round: 6 / pick: 199
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
  • Western Oregon (2014)
    Assistant offensive line coach
  • Western Oregon (2015–2016)
    Tight ends coach
  • Western Oregon (2017–2022)
    Linebackers coach
  • Sacramento State (2023–present)
    Defensive ends coach
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× Division II All-American (2010, 2011)
  • GNAC Offensive Lineman of the Year (2011)
  • 3× All-GNAC (2009, 2010, 2011)
Player stats at PFR

Jason Slowey (born January 27, 1989) is a former American football center. He played college football for the Western Oregon University and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Oakland Raiders, BC Lions and Portland Thunder/Steel. He is currently the co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Western Oregon University.

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Early life

Slowey attended North Medford High School in Medford, Oregon where he played offensive tackle. [1] Slowey generated interest from Oregon State University, Boise State University and Portland State University before ultimately signing a National Letter of Intent to attend Western Oregon University. [1] [2] Slowey competed in track & field while in high school, finishing as the state runner-up in discus (48.28) at the 2007 6A OSAA Track & Field Championships. [3]

College career

Slowey attended Western Oregon University, where he played for coach Arne Ferguson's Western Oregon Wolves football team from 2007 to 2011. Following a red shirt year in 2007, Slowey made his first start for the Wolves against Portland State University on August 30, 2008. [4] He appeared in nine games during the 2008 season, helping the Wolves to a 7-4 record and second place finish in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC). [5] [6]

In 2009, Slowey started all 10 games at tackle, and was recognized as second team All-GNAC offensive lineman. [5] The Wolves finished second in the GNAC standings with a 5-5 record. [7]

The 2010 season was highlighted by 6 game win streak, and two defensive shut-outs. The Wolves finished 8-3 after losing to Central Washington University in the GNAC Championship Game on November 13, 2010. [5] [7] Slowey started all 11 games at tackle, and was recognized as first team All-GNAC, and Honorable Mention All-American.

In 2011, Slowey started all 11 games at tackle, and was recognized as first team All-GNAC, GNAC Offensive Lineman of the Year, and First Team All-American. The Wolves finished second in the GNAC standings with a 6-5 record. [8]

Professional career

Pre draft

Slowey drew little attention heading into the 2012 NFL draft until Western Oregon's pro day on March 16, 2012. [9] After a solid performance media began to take notice. [10] Sport's Illustrated's Tony Pauline tabbed Slowey as "one of the nastiest blockers in the draft". [11] Although he was a left tackle in college, he was projected to move inside to center in the NFL. [12] [10] [13]

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2.5 in
(1.89 m)		303 lb
(137 kg)		33.5 in
(0.85 m)		10.25 in
(0.26 m)		4.96 s1.71 s2.90 s4.64 s7.21 s27.5 in
(0.70 m)		9 ft 2 in
(2.79 m)		38 reps
Values from WOUWolves.com & NFL.com

San Francisco 49ers

Slowey was selected in the sixth round with the 199th overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2012 NFL draft. [14] On August 10, 2012, Slowey made his NFL debut against the Minnesota Vikings. He appeared in two pre season games for the 49ers. [15] [16] On August 27, 2012 Slowey was released by the 49ers. [17]

Oakland Raiders

On October 23, 2012, Slowey was signed by the Oakland Raiders. On April 8, 2013, Slowey was released by the Raiders.

BC Lions

On April 23, 2014, Slowey signed a contract with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. [18] Slowey retired in June 2014 due to an injury. [19] [20] [21]

Portland Thunder/Steel

On October 10, 2013, Slowey was assigned to the Portland Thunder of the Arena Football League. On July 18, 2016, Slowey was activated by the Portland Steel.

Coaching career

In 2014, Slowey was hired as the assistant offensive line coach for Western Oregon.[ citation needed ] In 2015, he was promoted to tight ends coach. In 2017, he was promoted to linebackers coach. [22]

On February 9, 2023, Slowey was hired as the defensive ends coach by Sacramento State. [23]

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References

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