His high school football statistics include: 1,572 career receiving yards on 102 receptions, 14 touchdowns on offense.
He saw extensive time playing the next season on special teams in his first year of eligibility, earning his first of four letters in football.
In his final season, he was selected to the 2nd team All-Big Ten as a tight end and All-American accolades in several publications.
He also turned down multiple full scholarship offers from several schools to play football at the University of Iowa.,[5] most notably Notre Dame.
After being traded to the New Orleans Saints in 1998, Slutzker found himself in a similar situation behind second round pick and 1998 NFC Pro Bowl tight end Cam Cleeland.
He played 41 games over four seasons in the NFL with the Colts and the New Orleans Saints, and spent one preseason (2001) with the New York Jets.