HIGH SCHOOL: Slagle starred for coach Drew Rice at Unicoi County where he was Devils leading receiver for two seasons. He also led UCHS in receiving touchdowns twice while averaging 24.5 yards per catch.  A three-sport star, he also played baseball and basketball, earning all-region honors in all three sports. He helped the Devils to a region title as a junior, which included the best record in school history. 

PERSONAL: The son of Donnie Slagle, he plans to study business and marketing at Carson-Newman.  His uncle, Rob Simpson, played football at East Tennessee State.