Matthew Slater Biography

Matthew Slater was born September 9, 1985 and is a wide receiver, gunner, and special teams player for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Patriots in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at UCLA.

Slater was selected to the 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 Pro Bowl as a special teamer.

In 2013, Slater was awarded the New England Patriots 11th Ron Burton Community Service Award by owner Robert Kraft for his strong commitment to community service and leadership. Slater is one of the team’s most active community participants, regularly participating in the team’s organized community events.

Matthew is also the United Way representative on the New England Patriots, and is working with organizations in the greater Boston area to recruit one million volunteers this year as part of the wider Patriots Celebrate Volunteerism Campaign.

Slater is a vocal Christian athlete, and often makes mention of his faith when addressing the media

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