David Sloan: “I Still Root For The Detroit Lions Every Sunday”

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Published: November 18, 2009

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... Sloan was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 1995.

The tight end out of New Mexico was part of a class which included Luther Elliss, Stephen Boyd, and Cory Schlesinger.

In his rookie year, Wayne Fontes led his team to a 10-6 record while Sloan had 17 receptions—one for a touchdown.

In 1999, Bobby Ross coached his Lions squad to 8-8. Sloan caught 47 passes from Charlie Batch and Gus Frerotte and four touchdowns. That year, he joined Wesley Walls as a tight end for the NFC Pro Bowl team.

Fast forward to 2009 and a lot is different for David Sloan.

He's currently driving through North Dakota—a fate no one should wish on their worst enemy—recruiting for Southwest Baptist University, a small independent division II school in Missouri. Sloan had enrolled in the NFLPA Coaching Intern program, which works with Division II/III schools to help former players get their feet wet in the coaching world.

Sloan assisted the Bearcats t...

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