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Steve Slaton Fantasy Profile


  

Height: 5-9   Weight: 215   Age: 24
Born: 1/4/1986 Levittown , PA
College: West Virginia
Experience: 2nd season
High School: Conwell-Egan HS [Fairless Hills, PA]
 

Steve Slaton was well on his way to being a 1st round pick in the NFL Draft following his sophomore season at West Virginia University. The Mountaineer racked up over 1,700 yards on the ground, another 360 through the air and totaled 18 TD’s in 2006 after a stellar freshman performance. Maybe he set the bar too high, because his junior season was seen as a disappointment as he tallied just over 1,000 yards rushing, 350 receiving and 19 total TD’s. That bumped his draft stock into a 2nd or 3rd round grade. This didn't bother the Houston Texans as they were more than happy to take him 89th overall in the 3rd round of the 2008 NFL Draft. The knock on Slaton was that he is under-sized to be an every down back, but his rookie season put some of those concerns to rest. Slaton impressed everyone with 1,282 rushing yards, 9 rushing TD’s, 50 receptions for 377 yards and a TD. Where does he go from there?  His Sophomore campain was somewhat of a different story.
 
2010 Season:
 
Slaton had a major regression in 2009.  Fumbling issues and an ability to run in between the tackles has dropped his reality and fantasy stock.  His carry totals and all purpose yardage production dropped by over 50%.  Nervous about his ability to carry the load, the Texans will likely look to add an every-down back to the Houston backfield moving forward. Despite a diminished stat line, Slaton did improve as a pass catcher in 2009 and managed to post 4 receiving TD's, a number that saved his season totals from major disappointment.  While the Texans will add another RB to the mix, it is a safe bet that Slaton's above average receiving ability will keep him as a focal point in 3rd down situations.  Look for 500 yards rushing, 50 receptions, 700 yards receiving and 10 total TD’s in 2010.
 
Dynasty Outlook:
 
Slaton’s size is going to be a question mark throughout his career. While his ceiling has been reached, his opportunity to be a productive RBBC will not change. The Texans will eventually add a pile pusher to keep Slaton fresh and utilize his versatility, however his fantasy value remains unchanged as a role player in the league. We are confident Slaton has the ability to touch the rock 200 times a year, and as a skilled pass catcher, he has the ability to produce on a pass happy Texans squad.  There is going to be some doubt in dynasty owners mind about him eventually to be a dominant member of an NFL backfield. Monitor his touches over the next few years, because he will likely become a sell candidate after 3 or 4 more seasons of a heavy workload.  For the time being, move him if you are getting great value, however his rookie season production cannot be ignored and he has sneaky value moving forward as a gadget player.  Look for seasons of 1,500 all purpose yards and 8-12  TD’s to be the standard for Slaton.
 

We found 12 article(s) related to Steve Slaton

Needs Not Wants - 2010 AFC Draft Preview
As Dynasty owners work to put the finishing touches on their Dynasty Rookie Draft Boards, it is important to constructively analyze perennial patterns of players and their respective franchises.  Despite a players talent and perceived fantasy upside, the immediate and long term success of these promising rookies is largely dependent on situation.  The discerning Dynasty owner must monitor talent and situation with the hope of finding that player to put their roster in a position for long term domination.  In our annual Needs Not Wants Draft Preview, we take a look at the current state of each NFL franchise and where the best opportunity exists to find the next great Dynasty talent.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Monday, Apr 19 2010 - about 3 months ago


2010 NFL Rookie Running Back Profiles
The running back is a former cornerstone to any championship Dynasty football team. In the current version of the NFL, though, each team seemingly needs at least 2, if not 3 productive RB's on their roster. Gone are the days of every NFL team feeding one RB the ball 25 times a game every game. RB's are now asked to be productive while only touching the ball 10-15 times a game. The 2010 Draft Class is not filled with many RB's that will blow you away with their franchise player ability. Instead, though, you'll find numerous prospects that could very well be fantasy factors as part of commitees and time shares. Let's take a look at some of the top Dynasty prospects at the RB position.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Monday, Mar 29 2010 - about 4 months ago


Nature of the Beast - Week 9 Review
We are past the half way mark and the fantasy playoffs are right around the corner. The contenders are starting to separate themselves from the pack. Chances are, your leagues trade deadline is approaching as well. This is a great time for Dynasty owners to tighten up their roster for the stretch run. Or if you are a bottom feeder, sell off some of your veterans for a few pieces of your future Dynasty. No matter what position your Dynasty team is in, your work is never finished. We are going to take a look at some of the weekend's most compelling storylines as we get ready for Week 10.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Monday, Nov 09 2009 - about 9 months ago


Week 8 Lineup Watch: In or Out
WEEK 8 LINEUP WATCH: IN or OUT

Before you set your starting lineup for the weekend, get the lowdown on who has a juicy matchup and who you should think about benching in deeper leagues. For all of your decision making information, check out our Top Ten Sneaky Picks as well as our top position players (QB, RB, WR and TE) ranked based on their matchup and potential beastliness for the weekend ahead.

We have reached the 2009 fantasy mid-point and figured it would be an excellent time to update all of our Dynasty Rankings.  Please check back Sunday afternoon.
Happy Halloween From BeastOrBust.com

[ Full Article ]     - posted Thursday, Oct 29 2009 - about 9 months ago


Nature of the Beast - Week 7 Review
NATURE OF THE BEAST - WEEK 7 REVIEW

Here we are already at the midpoint of 2009 fantasy regular season.  By now we all have a good idea of how our team is looking, and whether it's time to make a push for a playoff spot, ride our current success to a championship, or start rebuilding in anticipation of 2010.  No matter what your current fortune or misfortune has in store for your fantasy sqad, it remains important to keep close tabs on weekly trends.  Here are some of our thoughts of the Week 7 action.



[ Full Article ]     - posted Sunday, Oct 25 2009 - about 9 months ago


Nature of the Beast - Week 6 Review
Nature of the Beast - Week 6 Review

Some odd games in Week 6.  Tom Brady throws 5 Touchdowns in the 2nd quarter of a 59-0 routing of the Titans. He likely won your fantasy matchup this week despite how your other players fared.  Drew Brees throws 5 Touchdowns against a Giants defense that never showed up in New Orleans.  He likely won your game for you also.  The Raiders beat an emerging Eagles squad.  MJD called out the Jags coaching staff and got the bulk of the carries en route to a 3 Touchdown performance.  Read on to get our thoughts on some of the other important Week 6 action.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Monday, Oct 19 2009 - about 9 months ago


Nature of the Beast - Week 5 Review
Nature of the Beast - Week 5 Review

This was a huge week for teams on bye with the Saints, Chargers, Bears and Packers all taking the weekend off. Nonetheless, Week 5 proved to be a huge weekend for Quarterbacks and Wide Receivers. Most of the big name beasts came to play and it definitely showed in the fantasy points column. Which was good, considering that most Running Backs did not do too much on Sunday. Lets take a look...

[ Full Article ]     - posted Monday, Oct 12 2009 - about 10 months ago


Nature of the Beast - Week 3 Review
Nature of the Beast - Week 3 Review

Weeks 1 and 2 of the Fantasy season are stressful.  Start - Sit decisions have been difficult, and nothing is worse than leaving lots of points on your bench.  As we near the quarter mark of the fantasy season, we are all now pretty aware of the trends we will see as we press forward.  Our review of Week 3 action should help you as we approach bye weeks.  Read on...

[ Full Article ]     - posted Monday, Sep 28 2009 - about 10 months ago


2009 AFC Projections
Fantasy Projections are a Beast of their own.  Unlike in a redraft leagues, Dynasty projections can be used to assess roster strength and evaluate potential offseason trade proposals. Projections, paired with trusting your gut can be a valuable preseason roster building tool.  We do not have a crystal ball, but we do have insight into developing trends within the Dynasty realm.  In our latest Needs Not Wants article, we have put together in-depth team summaries complete with projections at each offensive skill position.  If you have an upcoming Dynasty Draft, use these projections in conjunction with our Dynasty Rankings and you will be well on your way to Dynasty Dominance.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Monday, Jul 13 2009 - about 1 year ago


DeAngelo Williams / Jonathan Stewart
The most talented backfield duo in football resides in Carolina. After being drafted 13th overall in the 2008 Draft, many were predicting big things for Jonathan Stewart. But it was the incumbent RB, DeAngelo Williams, who burst onto the fantasy scene last season with a breakout performance. Stewart made the most out of his carries as well and scored 10 TD's. So, which Panthers RB do you want to own in a dynasty league?

Dynasty Fantasy Football...Get Serious!

[ Full Article ]     - posted Thursday, Jul 09 2009 - about 1 year ago


2009 NFL Draft Review
The addition of young talent through the NFL Draft and subsequent free agent signing period has undoubtedly changed the face of every franchise in the NFL. In some cases the impact will be immediate, in others it could take years. Throughout the Draft Weekend, we gave our Instant Reactions to all of the fantasy relevant selections and just updated our Rookie Rankings.

While each team moves in a direction toward domination or squander, the fantasy values of the teams players can be directly affected as well. In our latest NEEDS NOT WANTS Column, we'll take a team by team look at the dynasty situations impacted by all of the fresh rookie talent.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Saturday, May 02 2009 - about 1 year ago


2009 NFL Draft - AFC Preview
The key to success in fantasy football, especially within dynasty formats, is to constructively analyze perennial patterns of players and their respective franchises.  The discerning fantasy owner monitors these patterns with hopes of finding fantasy success from year to year.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Tuesday, Mar 31 2009 - about 1 year ago