Tripp Slaton

Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Position:
Linebacker
Height:
6-1
Weight:
215
Hometown:
Newnan, Ga.
High School:
Newnan HS

AS A SOPHOMORE (2024): Played in 12 games as a member of four special teams units … Also saw action at linebacker against Furman … Registered five tackles (3 solo) … Blocked a third-quarter punt against East Tennessee State which was returned 20 yards for a touchdown by teammate Mic Wasson.

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2023): Did not see game action.

AS A FRESHMAN (2022): Redshirted … Did not see game action.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Newnan High School for coach Chip Walker … Earned all-state and county co-defensive player of the year laurels as a senior after logging 90 tackles (69 solo), including 10 tackles for loss … Also registered one sack, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and a blocked punt … Turned in 57 tackles (38 solo) as a junior, as well as six sacks, 11 quarterback hurries and a blocked punt … Also played lacrosse for the Cougars.

PERSONAL: The son of Jessica and Donnie Slaton … Has one brother, Owen.