Jason Slowey
Jason Slowey is an American former football center. He played college football for the Western Oregon Wolves and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Oakland Raiders and BC Lions. He is currently a defensive quality control analyst at Stanford University.
Early life
Slowey attended North Medford High School in Medford, Oregon where he played offensive tackle. Slowey generated interest from Oregon State University, Boise State University and Portland State University before ultimately signing a National Letter of Intent to attend Western Oregon University. Slowey competed in track & field while in high school, finishing as the state runner-up in discus at the 2007 6A OSAA Track & Field Championships.College career
Slowey attended Western Oregon University, where he played for coach Arne Ferguson's Western Oregon Wolves football team from 2007 to 2011. Following a red shirt year in 2007, Slowey made his first start for the Wolves against Portland State University on August 30, 2008. He appeared in nine games during the 2008 season, helping the Wolves to a 7–4 record and second place finish in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.In 2009, Slowey started all 10 games at tackle, and was recognized as second team All-GNAC offensive lineman. The Wolves finished second in the GNAC standings with a 5–5 record.
The 2010 season was highlighted by a six-game win streak and two defensive shut-outs. The Wolves finished 8–3 after losing to Central Washington University in the GNAC Championship Game on November 13, 2010. Slowey started all 11 games at tackle, and was recognized as first team All-GNAC, and Honorable Mention All-American.
In 2011, Slowey started all 11 games at tackle, and was recognized as first-team All-GNAC, GNAC Offensive Lineman of the Year, and first-team All-American. The Wolves finished second in the GNAC standings with a 6–5 record.