Slaton was born into a family of six siblings, he is the son of Carl Slaton and Juanita Tiggett-Slaton. He had a hard childhood growing up. Until first grade congestion in his ears rendered Slaton completely deaf at times. In fifth grade, his sister died of leukemia.Dallas Clark jersey
Slaton attended Immaculate Conception Elementary School, from grades kindergarten until eighth grade, where he ran track.Bob Sanders jersey
Playing for Conwell-Egan Catholic High School in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, Slaton made the varsity football team as a freshman. He was the most valuable player of the Philadelphia Catholic League and a four-year all-conference selection. As a senior, he rushed for 1,836 yards and 26 touchdowns. He was a first team all-state as a junior and senior. He rushed for more than 6,000 career yards and 73 touchdowns, setting five school records. Slaton was invited to, but did not participate in, the annual Big 33 Football Classic.Anthony Gonzalez jersey
Slaton was also a track star in high school. His best times were 7.05 in Trials,Steve Slaton jersey 23 ft 3in (6.63 m) long jump (sixth-best in the U.S.), and then won the 60-yard dash in 7.07 s, the 200-yard dash in 23.17 s, and the 400-yard dash in 51.36 s.