An Achilles injury suffered in a win over Michigan State in September turned out to be season-ending for Notre Dame defensive back Jamoris Slaughter. It appears that injury will end his playing days in South Bend as well.
Per a report from 247Sports, Slaughter has had his bid for a sixth year of eligibility denied by the NCAA. The university has not commented on the matter -- and likely won’t until all of this is ultimately settled -- but it does have the option to appeal the decision. Slaughter also redshirted in 2008, his freshman year (Notre Dame was/is apparently arguing that he redshirted because of injury). He is currently classified as a graduate student according to his Notre Dame profile.
An Achilles injury like the one Slaughter sustained can take in the neighborhood of six months or more. Per the 247Sports report, it doesn’t sound as though Slaughter feels he would be ready to work out for NFL scouts this spring.
Slaughter had started the first three games of this past season and has 19 starts to his name in 39 total games. He’s recorded 98 tackles and two interceptions during that span.