NFL draft injury analysis: Jake Slaughter, C - Florida
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With the free agent signing of Cade Mays at center, the Lions probably won't consider that position until the mid-rounds of the draft at the earliest. That means Jake Slaughter might be gone by that time. Slaughter does have a history of a recent shoulder surgery which could affect his draft stock slightly.
Here is the excerpt of my medical report on Slaughter:
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(Ages in parentheses are at start of 2026 season and are factored into the concern level. Injury info and ages based on available public information are unverified and subject to update. Games played data courtesy of sports-reference.com.)
Jake Slaughter, C (23) - Florida
Projected round 2-3. #78 on Jeff Risdon board Feb 19.
Concern level 4/10
- 2025: 12/12 games. Shoulder surgery in the spring.
- 2024: 13/13 games
- 2023: 12/12 games
- 2022: 13/13 games
- 2021: 1 game
Slaughter has been extraordinarily reliable in his college career. However, he did have shoulder surgery prior to his final season. It’s reassuring that there is a full season of tape after the surgery though.
His slightly older age raises the concern level by a notch.
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