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.

Following a red shirt year in 2007, Slowey made his first start for the Wolves against Portland State University on August 30, 2008.

[4] 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 (GNAC).

The Wolves finished 8-3 after losing to Central Washington University in the GNAC Championship Game on November 13, 2010.

[5][7] Slowey started all 11 games at tackle, and was recognized as first team All-GNAC, and Honorable Mention All-American.

[8] Slowey drew little attention heading into the 2012 NFL draft until Western Oregon's pro day on March 16, 2012.