{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2020}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Kyle Sloter | image = Kyle Sloter (Denver Broncos player) during pre-season game against Green Bay Packers on August 26, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.jpg | image_size = | alt = | caption = Sloter with the Denver Broncos in 2017 | current_team = | number = 1 | position = Quarterback | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|2|7}} | birth_place = Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 5 | weight_lb = 218 | high_school = Mount Pisgah Christian School<br/>(Johns Creek, Georgia) | college = {{ubl|Southern Miss (2013–2014)|Northern Colorado (2015–2016)}} | undraftedyear = 2017 | pastteams = * Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2017}})* * Minnesota Vikings ({{NFL Year|2017|2018}}) * Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2019}})* * Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2019}}) * Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2020}})* * Las Vegas Raiders ({{NFL Year|2021}})* * Minnesota Vikings ({{NFL Year|2021}}) * New Orleans Breakers ({{USFL Year|2022}}) * Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2022}})* * Arlington Renegades ({{XFL Year|2023}}) * Birmingham Stallions ({{USFL Year|2023}}) | status = | highlights = * USFL champion (2023) * All-USFL Team (2022) | statleague = USFL | statseason = | statweek = | statlabel1 = Passing attempts | statvalue1 = 291 | statlabel2 = Passing completions | statvalue2 = 168 | statlabel3 = Completion percentage | statvalue3 = 57.7 | statlabel4 = TD–INT | statvalue4 = 9–11 | statlabel5 = Passing yards | statvalue5 = 1,799 | statlabel6 = QBR | statvalue6 = 70.5 | pfr = SlotKy00 }} '''Kyle Joseph Sloter''' (born February 7, 1994) is an American former professional football quarterback. He played college football for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles before transferring to the Northern Colorado Bears. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL) in 2017. He was also a member of the Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Las Vegas Raiders, and Jacksonville Jaguars. He also played for the New Orleans Breakers of the USFL and the Arlington Renegades of the XFL.
==Early life== Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Sloter attended Mount Pisgah Christian School, where he was a two-sport star. In football, he set nearly every record with 9,200 total yards, including roughly 6,000 passing yards and 3,000 rushing yards with 87 career touchdowns. He was a two-time first-team All-State selection, four times first-team All-District, All-Area, All-Region and All-Metro honoree. He also played basketball, helping his team win two Regional Championships and advance to the Final Four and earned All-State, All-Region, All-District and Team MVP honors. Sloter scored 2,100 career points, ranking in the Top 10 in the state in scoring and averaged 18.2 points per game with nine rebounds per game as a senior.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kyle Sloter – 2016 – Football – University of Northern Colorado|url=https://uncbears.com/sports/football/roster/kyle-sloter/3253|access-date=February 26, 2023|website=uncbears.com|language=en}}</ref>
Sloter was regarded as a two-star recruit by the Rivals.com, ESPN.com and Scout.com recruiting networks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kyle Sloter 2012 Prospect|url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2012/kyle-sloter-52038 |website=Rivals.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Football Recruiting – Kyle Sloter – Player Profiles|url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/combine/_/id/134386/kyle-sloter|website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kyle Sloter, Minnesota, Quarterback|url=https://247sports.com/player/kyle-sloter-15365/|website=247sports.com}}</ref> He received scholarship offers to play as quarterback from Tulane and Southern Miss. Sloter had been recruited hard by then Tulane assistant Rickey Bustle, and when Bustle wound at Southern Miss to be the offensive coordinator, Sloter committed to Southern Miss.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nunez |first=Tammy |date=January 25, 2012 |title=Quarterback Kyle Sloter rescinds Tulane commitment and issues a pledge to Southern Miss |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/tulane/article_2d9270ff-11a9-5153-b7a8-d0d4d445eda6.html |access-date=March 9, 2023 |website=NOLA.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Southern Miss gets Sloter to flip|date= January 23, 2012|access-date=March 5, 2023|url=https://n.rivals.com/news/southern-miss-gets-sloter-to-flip|website=rivals.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Change of plans for two-star QB|date=January 23, 2012|access-date=March 5, 2023|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/on-the-trail/insider/post/_/id/6952|website=ESPN.com}}</ref>
==College career==
===Southern Miss=== In his first season at Southern Miss, Sloter got red-shirted by the coaches in order for him to be able to compete for the starting job the next spring with a chance to be the Golden Eagles' 2013 starter as a redshirt freshman. Academically, he was named to the Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll.<ref>{{Cite web|date=April 11, 2013|access-date=September 18, 2022|title=Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll Announced |url=https://southernmiss.com/news/2013/4/11/conference_usa_commissioner_s_honor_roll_announced.aspx |website=southernmiss.com}}</ref>
Prior to the 2013 season, head coach Ellis Johnson was fired and replaced by Todd Monken.<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 27, 2012|access-date=December 17, 2022|title=Ellis Johnson fired after one miserable Southern Miss season |url=https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2012/11/27/3692606/ellis-johnson-fired-southern-miss-football-coach|author=Kirk, Jason|website=sbnation.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=December 11, 2012|access-date=December 17, 2022|title=Source: Southern Miss hires Monken as coach |url= https://www.si.com/.amp/nfl/2012/12/11/southern-miss-todd-monken |website=si.com}}</ref> With the new regime, Sloter found himself fourth on the quarterback depth chart, so he asked the coaches to work with the wide receivers and by season's end he was granted a starting role as a slot receiver, finishing the year with 5 catches for 35 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 31, 2014|access-date=December 17, 2022|title=The big 2014 Southern Miss football preview: Still picking up the pieces|url=https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2014/3/31/5562068/southern-miss-2014-football-preview-schedule-roster|author=Connelly, Bill|website=sbnation.com}}</ref> As a sophomore, Sloter concentrated on developing his receiving skills but was buried down the depth chart, posting only 2 catches for 12 yards during the season.<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 18, 2015|access-date=December 17, 2022|title=The big 2015 Southern Miss football guide: It's a long road back|url=https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2015/3/18/8219167/southern-miss-football-2015-preview-schedule-roster|author=Connelly, Bill|website=sbnation.com}}</ref> Heading into his junior season, Sloter was informed that his scholarship was being pulled.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 9, 2020|access-date=December 17, 2022|title=A Vote For Sloter|url=https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2020/5/9/21252944/a-vote-for-sloter|author=Mitchell, Walter|website=revengeofbirds.com}}</ref> He decided to transfer to the University of Northern Colorado to have a chance to play quarterback.<ref>{{Cite tweet|user= KyleSloter|title=Blessed to have the opportunity to be able to continue my football career at the University of Northern Colorado. #uncBears|url=https://twitter.com/kylesloter/status/609446595646468097?s=46&t=o4Wcb8iLDju3oaxHDqteqQ |access-date=December 28, 2022 |website=Twitter|number= 609446595646468097|language=en}}</ref>
===Northern Colorado=== In his first year with the Bears, Sloter was initially used in a variety of position groups that included wide receiver and kickoff and punt return units until halfway through the regular season the team lost their backup quarterback, so Sloter was asked to move back to be the backup quarterback. Statistically, he had two rushes for 5 yards and caught 6 passes for 60 yards on the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 Football Cumulative Statistics|url=https://uncbears.com/sports/football/stats/2015|access-date=March 8, 2023 |website=uncbears.com|language=en}}</ref>
Entering his senior season in 2016, Sloter was named the backup quarterback to the starter Jacob Knipp. In the opening game of the season against Rocky Mountain College, Sloter ended up playing an entire half but threw only three passes, going 0-for-3 with an interception on his first attempt.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Rocky Mountain Coll. (1–1) -VS- Northern Colorado (1–0)|url=https://uncbears.com/sports/football/stats/2016/rocky-mountain-college-mont-/boxscore/5267|access-date=December 17, 2022 |website=uncbears.com|language=en}}</ref> The following week, the Bears faced Abilene Christian on the road when Knipp injured his shoulder in the first drive of the game. Sloter came in and threw for 408 yards and 7 touchdowns and won the game 55–52.<ref>{{Cite web |title=@UNCBEARSFB Best Abilene Christian in Texas Shootout|author=Stalder, Kobee|date=September 10, 2016|access-date=March 8, 2023|url=https://uncbears.com/news/2016/9/10/football-uncbearsfb-best-abilene-christian-in-texas-shootout.aspx|website=uncbears.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Northern Colorado (2–0) -VS- Abilene Christian (0–2)|url=https://uncbears.com/sports/football/stats/2016/abilene-christian-university/boxscore/5268|access-date=December 31, 2022 |website=uncbears.com|language=en}}</ref> He was named the Big Sky Player of the Week and FCS Offensive Player of the Week for his performance.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Northern Colorado's Sloter earns national honors|author=Oglesby, Jon|date=September 12, 2016|access-date=December 17, 2022|url=https://bigskyconf.com/news/2016/9/12/FB_0912162038.aspx|website=bigskyconf.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sloter Named STATS FCS National Player of the Week|author=Stalder, Kobee|date=September 12, 2016|access-date=March 8, 2023|url=https://uncbears.com/news/2016/9/12/football-sloter-named-stats-fcs-national-player-of-the-week.aspx|website=uncbears.com}}</ref> In his final college game, he passed for a school-record 438 passing yards and 6 touchdowns against Cal Poly.<ref>{{Cite web |title=@UNCBEARSFB Fall in Heartbreaker at Cal Poly|author=Stalder, Kobee|date=November 19, 2016|access-date=March 8, 2023|url=https://uncbears.com/news/2016/11/19/football-uncbearsfb-fall-in-heartbreaker-at-cal-poly.aspx|website=uncbears.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Northern Colorado (6–5, 4–4) -VS- # 21 Cal Poly (7–4, 5–3)|url=https://uncbears.com/sports/football/stats/2016/cal-poly/boxscore/5277|access-date=December 31, 2022 |website=uncbears.com|language=en}}</ref> Sloter finished the season with 2,656 passing yards, 29 touchdown passes and 10 interceptions in ten games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 Football Cumulative Statistics – University of Northern Colorado Athletics|url=https://uncbears.com/sports/football/stats/2016?&clean=true|access-date=March 8, 2023 |website=uncbears.com|language=en}}</ref> His 29 TD passes set a new UNC Division I single season program record and was named the Male Athlete of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kyle Sloter – 2016 – Football – University of Northern Colorado|url=https://uncbears.com/sports/football/roster/kyle-sloter/3253|access-date=February 26, 2023|website=uncbears.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sloter, Smith Named Athletes of the Year|url=https://uncbears.com/news/2017/4/18/general-sloter-smith-named-athletes-of-the-year.aspx?path=mten|access-date=March 8, 2023 |website=uncbears.com| date=April 18, 2017 |language=en}}</ref>
==Professional career== After graduating from college, Sloter did not receive an invitation to attend the 2017 NFL Combine; instead, Sloter attended the Northern Colorado pro day. He ran a 4.65 second 40-yard dash, and posted a 9'1" broad jump. Sloter also registered an arm speed of 58 miles per hour, 1 mile per hour shy of the best-clocked throwing speed at that year's NFL Combine.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The surreal story of 2017 NFL Draft QB prospect Kyle Sloter |url=https://www.fantasyfootballmetrics.net/general-nfl-draft-reports/the-surreal-story-of-2017-nfl-draft-qb-prospect-kyle-sloter |date=April 10, 2017 |website=Fantasy Football Metrics}}</ref>
{{NFL predraft | height ft = 6 | height in = 4 3/4 | weight = 211 | dash = 4.79 | ten split = 1.54 | twenty split = 2.81 | shuttle = 4.61 | cone drill = 7.53 | vertical = 30.5 | broad ft = 9 | broad in = 1 | bench = | wonderlic = | arm span = | hand span = | note = All values from Northern Colorado Pro Day<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170917075804/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=125211&draftyear=2017&genpos=QB *Kyle Sloter | Northern Colorado, QB : 2017 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/101402 |title=Kyle Sloter 2017 NFL Draft Profile |website=insider.espn.com |access-date=April 16, 2022}}</ref> }}
===Denver Broncos=== Sloter signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Broncos announce college free-agent signings |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-announce-college-free-agent-signings-18855814 |last=Mason, Andrew |date=May 13, 2017 |website=DenverBroncos.com |access-date=August 19, 2017}}</ref> In the preseason, Sloter completed 31 of 43 passes for 413 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions for a passer rating of 125.4, the highest of any rookie quarterback.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Preseason's Highest-Rated Passer Among Vikings Practice Squad Signees|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/vikings-practice-squad-kyle-sloter/|date=September 3, 2017|access-date=March 5, 2023|website=cbsnews.com}}</ref> He was waived by the Broncos on September 2, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Broncos trim roster at deadline |url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-trim-roster-at-deadline/234c49ac-2b09-496b-9175-b8fdc28f39dd |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171130182211/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-trim-roster-at-deadline/234c49ac-2b09-496b-9175-b8fdc28f39dd |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 30, 2017 |last=Mason, Andrew |date=September 2, 2017 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref>
===Minnesota Vikings (first stint)=== On September 3, 2017, Sloter was signed to the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tomasson |first=Chris|title= Vikings claim TE Blake Bell off waivers, get QB Kyle Sloter for practice squad |url=https://www.twincities.com/obituaries/amparo-a-hernandez-west-st-paul-mn/ |date=September 3, 2017 |website=Twin Cities}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on September 16, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vikings Sign QB Kyle Sloter To 53-Man Roster |url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Sign-QB-Kyle-Sloter-To-53-Man-Roster/699bc78d-fa09-41a2-9976-29858e2f3168 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180427071556/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Sign-QB-Kyle-Sloter-To-53-Man-Roster/699bc78d-fa09-41a2-9976-29858e2f3168 |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 27, 2018 |date=September 16, 2017 |website=Vikings.com}}</ref>
On August 31, 2019, Sloter was waived by the Vikings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster |url=https://www.vikings.com/news/vikings-2019-roster-cuts-53-man-roster |date=August 31, 2019 |website=Vikings.com}}</ref>
===Arizona Cardinals=== On September 3, 2019, Sloter was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cardinals Use Practice Squad To Add Third QB Kyle Sloter |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-use-practice-squad-to-add-third-qb-kyle-sloter |last=Urban, Darren |date=September 3, 2019 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref>
===Detroit Lions=== On November 30, 2019, Sloter was signed by the Detroit Lions off the Cardinals practice squad following an injury to Jeff Driskel.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rogers|first=Justin|title=Lions add Kyle Sloter to QB mix, place Jeff Driskel on IR |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/11/30/detroit-lions-add-kyle-sloter-qb-mix-place-jeff-driskel-ir/4341198002/ |date=November 30, 2019 |website=The Detroit News}}</ref> Sloter saw no playing time while being the backup to David Blough for the last four games of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Twentyman |first=Tim|title= Sloter looking to make his mark in the NFL |url= https://www.detroitlions.com/news/sloter-looking-to-make-his-mark-as-an-undrafted-quarterback |date=December 26, 2019 |website=DetroitLions.com}}</ref>
He was released after the Lions signed Chase Daniel on March 17, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |last=Reisman | first=Jeremy |title= Detroit Lions confirm release of Kyle Sloter, Devon Kennard |url= https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020/3/17/21184239/detroit-lions-confirm-kyle-sloter-release-unconfirmed-devon-kennard |date=March 17, 2020 |website= Pride of Detroit}}</ref>
===Chicago Bears=== Sloter had a tryout with the Chicago Bears on August 17, 2020.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=AlbertBreer |title=Today's tryout list. |number=1295462697128132608 |date=August 17, 2020 |access-date=August 21, 2020}}</ref> On November 8, 2020, he joined their practice squad.<ref name="bears">{{Cite web|title=Kyle Sloter: Joins Chicago's practice squad|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/kyle-sloter-joins-chicagos-practice-squad/|access-date=2020-11-10|website=CBSSports.com|date=November 9, 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Bears sign DT Rush, add QB to practice squad|url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-sign-dt-rush-add-qb-to-practice-squad|author=Mayer, Larry|website=ChicagoBears.com|date=November 10, 2020|access-date=November 11, 2020|archive-date=November 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110231236/https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-sign-dt-rush-add-qb-to-practice-squad|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Finley|first=Patrick|date=2020-11-10|title=Bears sign QB Kyle Sloter to practice squad|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2020/11/10/21558807/bears-quarterback-kyle-sloter-sign-practice-squad-anthony-rush-nick-foles-mitch-trubisky-free-agent|access-date=2020-11-11|website=Chicago Sun-Times|language=en}}</ref>
===Las Vegas Raiders=== On January 15, 2021, Sloter signed a reserve/future contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.<ref>{{cite web|last=Williamson|first=Bill| title=Raiders sign quarterback Kyle Sloter|url=https://www.silverandblackpride.com/2021/1/15/22233713/raiders-news-free-agent-signing-kyle-sloter|work=Silver and Black Pride|publisher=SB Nation|date=January 15, 2021}}</ref> He was released on April 15, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |author=Alper, Josh |title=Raiders waive Maurice Hurst and Arden Key; release Kyle Sloter |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/04/15/raiders-waive-maurice-hurst-and-arden-key-release-kyle-sloter/ |website=NBCSports.com |date=April 15, 2021}}</ref> He re-signed with their practice squad on September 20, 2021.<ref>{{cite news| title=Raiders add quarterback Kyle Sloter after Derek Carr injury scare |url=https://news3lv.com/news/local/raiders-add-quarterback-kyle-sloter-after-derek-carr-injury-scare|date= September 20, 2021|website=news3lv.com}}</ref> He was released on October 12.<ref>{{cite news|last= Williams|first= Charean|title= Raiders releasing Kyle Sloter from practice squad with Marcus Mariota close to returning|url= https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/10/12/raiders-releasing-kyle-sloter-from-practice-squad-with-marcus-mariota-close-to-returning/amp/|date= October 12, 2021|website= ProFootballTalk|access-date= August 7, 2022|archive-date= August 7, 2022|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220807214801/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/10/12/raiders-releasing-kyle-sloter-from-practice-squad-with-marcus-mariota-close-to-returning/amp/|url-status= dead}}</ref>
===Minnesota Vikings (second stint)=== On December 28, 2021, Sloter was signed to the Minnesota Vikings' active roster after backup quarterback Sean Mannion was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Peters | first=Craig|title=Vikings Bring Back QB Kyle Sloter|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/kyle-sloter-quarterback-signed-rick-leonard-practice-squad|access-date=2021-12-29|website=www.vikings.com|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Campbell|first=Dave|date=2021-12-28|title=With Mannion on COVID list, Vikings sign Sloter|url=https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/with-sean-mannion-on-covid-19-list-minnesota-vikings-sign-qb-kyle-sloter/6344457/|access-date=2021-12-29|website=KSTP|language=en|archive-date=December 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229004710/https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/with-sean-mannion-on-covid-19-list-minnesota-vikings-sign-qb-kyle-sloter/6344457/|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was waived on January 3, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title=5 Vikings, Including Kendricks & 3 OL, Placed on Reserve/COVID-19|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/eric-kendricks-brian-oneill-ezra-cleveland-covid-19-roster-moves|author=Peters, Craig|website=Vikings.com|date=January 3, 2022}}</ref>
===New Orleans Breakers=== [[File:Kyle Sloter Jersey.jpg|thumb|Sloter's New Orleans Breakers Jersey in display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame]] Sloter was selected in the 1st Round of the 2022 USFL draft by the New Orleans Breakers of the United States Football League.<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 22, 2022 |last=Jackson| first=Devin |title=Drew Brees introduced USFL's New Orleans Breakers first round pick |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_1bc0131c-944f-11ec-a89c-9b7df62204f6.amp.html |website=nola.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
Sloter was awarded Week 2 Offensive Player of the Week after his performance in the Breakers 34–3 rout of divisional rival, the Tampa Bay Bandits.<ref>{{cite web |title=USFL Week 2 Players of the Week: Kyle Sloter, Vontae Diggs |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/usfl/usfl-week-2-players-of-the-week-kyle-sloter-vontae-diggs |date=April 26, 2022|website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Breakers vs. Tampa Bay Bandits – April 24, 2022 |url=https://www.foxsports.com/usfl/week-2-new-orleans-breakers-vs-tampa-bay-bandits-apr-24-2022-game-boxscore-8 |date=April 24, 2022 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> In Week 4, Kyle Sloter found Jonathan Adams for the game-winning touchdown with 0:10 seconds left against the Houston Gamblers.<ref>{{Cite web | date= May 12, 2022|last=Young | first=RJ |title= USFL'S Kyle Sloter has the role he's Craved: 'The Guy' |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/usfl/usfls-kyle-sloter-has-the-role-hes-craved-the-guy |access-date=May 12, 2022 |website=Fox Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>
Sloter and the Breakers made history in Week 7 by forcing the first overtime in league history with a 27–27 tie at the end of regulation vs the Michigan Panthers. The Breakers would win the first USFL overtime game by converting 2 of 3 2 point tries defeating the Panthers 31–27. Sloter finished that game with a 64.1 completion %, 266 yards, and 2 touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Young |first=RJ |date=May 24, 2022 |title= Breakers Come Back to Beat Panthers in First USFL OT |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/usfl/breakers-come-back-to-beat-panthers-in-first-usfl-ot |access-date=June 2, 2022 |website=Fox Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Breakers vs. Michigan Panthers – May 28, 2022 |url=https://www.foxsports.com/usfl/week-7-new-orleans-breakers-vs-michigan-panthers-may-28-2022-game-boxscore-27|date=May 28, 2022 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> Sloter was awarded his second Offensive Player of the Week in Week 7.<ref>{{cite web |title= USFL Week 7 Players Of The Week: Kyle Sloter, Donald Payne |url= https://www.theusfl.com/the-usfl/usfl-week-7-players-of-the-week-kyle-sloter-donald-payne |access-date=June 2, 2022|website=The USFL |date= June 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref>
On June 16, 2022, Sloter was named to the All-USFL Team.<ref>{{Cite web |title= 2022 All-USFL Team Offense Unveiled|url= https://www.theusfl.com/the-usfl/2022-all-usfl-team-offense-unveiled|date=June 17, 2022 |website= The USFL|language=en-US}}</ref> Sloter finished the regular season second in the league in passing yards with 1,798 and helped the Breakers become one of the league's top offenses. Sloter had nine passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown compared to 11 interceptions, but he was far more accurate to start the season before multiple injuries bothered him down the stretch of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=USFL Player Passing Stats – 2022|url=https://www.theusfl.com/player-stats?category=passing&season=2022&seasonType=reg|date=July 3, 2022 |website= The USFL|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Camenker |first=Jacob |date=June 24, 2022|title=USFL standouts who could make NFL rosters: Kyle Sloter, Case Cookus highlight players to watch in 2022 playoffs|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/usfl-players-nfl-rosters-2022-kyle-sloter-case-cookus/k2ycszu3mktiacfdggmqzws9 |access-date=June 27, 2022 |website=The Sporting News |language=en-US}}</ref> Sloter's championship hopes fell short after the Birmingham Stallions beat the Breakers 31–17 in the semi-final.<ref>{{Cite web| last=Larson|first=James |date= June 25, 2022 | title=Birmingham Defeats New Orleans In Electrifying South Division Semi-Final|url=https://usflnewsroom.com/scores/birmingham-defeats-new-orleans-in-electrifying-south-division-semi-final/|access-date=June 27, 2022 |website=USFL NEWSROOM|language=en-US}}</ref>
Sloter's Breakers jersey was put in display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=USFLBreakers |title=Guess who's back!🤩🌊@KyleSloter left Canton as a Breaker but is BACK as a Jaguar🐆Good luck tomorrow, Kyle!|number=1554972759809314817|date=August 3, 2022|access-date=May 14, 2023}}</ref>
===Jacksonville Jaguars=== Sloter had a free agent visit with the Jacksonville Jaguars on July 23, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kyle Sloter has free agent visit with Jaguars|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/07/23/kyle-sloter-has-free-agent-visit-with-jaguars/amp/|date=July 23, 2022|author=Williams, Charean|website=NBCSports.com|language=en-US|access-date=December 31, 2022|archive-date=December 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231192413/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/07/23/kyle-sloter-has-free-agent-visit-with-jaguars/amp/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The next day, Sloter signed with the Jaguars.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Florio|first=Mike|title=Jaguars sign Kyle Sloter|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/07/24/jaguars-sign-kyle-sloter/amp/|date=July 24, 2022|website=NBCSports.com|language=en-US|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724225748/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/07/24/jaguars-sign-kyle-sloter/amp/|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was released on August 9, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Roster Moves: Jaguars sign QB E.J. Perry and release QB Kyle Sloter |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-roster-moves-sign-qb-ej-perry-release-qb-kyle-sloter |date=August 9, 2022 |website=Jaguars.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
===Arlington Renegades=== Sloter was selected by the Arlington Renegades in the 2023 XFL draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Anthony |title= Arlington Renegades Announce First Two Quarterbacks, Plitt & Sloter |url= https://xflnewshub.com/xfl-news/arlington-renegades-announce-first-two-quarterbacks-plitt-sloter/ |date=November 15, 2022 |website=XFL News Hub |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=November 15, 2022|title= Meet XFL QBs: Stats, experience, what to know about the 15 quarterbacks |url= https://www.espn.com/xfl/story/_/id/35023460/meet-xfl-quarterbacks-2023-stats-experience-know |access-date=November 18, 2022 |website=ESPN |language=en-US}}</ref>
In Week 3, Sloter was named the starter against the Orlando Guardians over Drew Plitt.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=XFLRenegades |title= Kyle Sloter starting QB heading into WEEK 3…LFG❕ #XFL2023 #XFLRenegades|number=1631438342322634753|date=March 2, 2023|access-date=May 13, 2023}}</ref> Sloter completed 18 of 23 passes for 124 yards and a touchdown in the 10–9 win.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Orlando Guardians vs Arlington Renegades, Week 3|url=https://www.xfl.com/games/2302011-ORL-at-ARL|date=March 5, 2023|access-date=May 13, 2022 |website=XFL |language=en-US}}</ref>
He was released on March 27, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=XFL Transactions |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-transactions |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=www.xfl.com |language=en |archive-date=March 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200316152142/https://www.xfl.com/xfl-transactions |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Arlington Renegades announce move at QB, release former starter Kyle Sloter|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/other-sports/2023/03/27/arlington-renegades-announce-move-at-qb-release-former-starter-kyle-sloter/?outputType=amp |date=March 27, 2023|access-date= April 23, 2023|website=dallasnews.com|language=en-US}}</ref> Sloter started in 4 games, completing 61 of 101 of his passes, 499 yards, 1 touchdown pass and 4 interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 15, 2022|title= XFL Player Stats|url=https://www.xfl.com/stats/player-stats|access-date=May 13, 2022 |website=XFL |language=en-US}}</ref>
===Birmingham Stallions=== Sloter signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL on April 20, 2023, and was subsequently transferred to the team's inactive list.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=USFLStallions |title=We have signed free agent QB Kyle Sloter |number=1649233254036418560 |date=April 20, 2023 |access-date=April 21, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |user=USFLStallions |title=Transferred Player to Inactive Roster |number=1649241937587888128 |date=April 20, 2023 |access-date=April 21, 2023}}</ref> He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2024 UFL Team Rosters |url=https://www.theufl.com/rosters |website=TheUFL.com |access-date=January 20, 2024 |archive-date=January 22, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240122174035/http://www.theufl.com/rosters |url-status=dead }}</ref>
== Career statistics ==
===USFL=== {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" |Legend |- | style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;" | |Led the league |- |'''Bold''' |Career high |}
==== Regular season<!-- Do not remove fumbles. If you know the stats, add them, but do not remove that part of the table. --> ==== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" ! rowspan="2" |Year ! rowspan="2" |Team ! colspan="3" |Games ! colspan="9" |Passing ! colspan="5" |Rushing ! colspan="2" |Sacks ! colspan="2" |Fumbles |- !{{abbr|GP|Games played}} !{{abbr|GS|Games started}} !{{abbr|Record|Record as a starter}} !{{abbr|Cmp|Passes completed}} !{{abbr|Att|Passes attempted}} !{{abbr|Pct|Completion percentage}} !{{abbr|Yds|Passing yards}} !{{abbr|Y/A|Yards per passing attempt}} !{{abbr|Lng|Longest pass completion}} !{{abbr|TD|Passing touchdowns}} !{{abbr|Int|Interceptions}} !{{abbr|Rtg|Passer rating}} !{{abbr|Att|Rushing attempts}} !{{abbr|Yds|Rushing yards}} !{{abbr|Y/A|Yards per rushing attempt}} !{{abbr|Lng|Longest rushing attempt}} !{{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}} !{{abbr|Sck|Times sacked}} !{{abbr|Yds|Yards lost due to sacks}} !{{abbr|Fum|Fumbles}} !{{abbr|Lost|Fumbles lost}} |- !2022 !NO |9 |9 |'''6–3''' |'''168''' |'''291''' |57.7 |'''1,798''' |'''6.2''' |{{Abbr|?|Unknown}} |'''9''' |'''11''' |'''70.5''' |'''19''' |'''54''' |2.8 |'''13''' |'''1''' |'''12''' |'''64''' |{{Abbr|?|Unknown}} |{{Abbr|?|Unknown}} |- !2023 !ARL |6 |4 |2–2 |61 |101 |'''60.4''' |499 |4.9 |41 |1 |4 |59.8 |8 |27 |'''3.4''' |11 |0 |6 |42 |{{Abbr|?|Unknown}} |{{Abbr|?|Unknown}} |- ! colspan="2" |[https://www.footballdb.com/players/kyle-sloter-sloteky01 Career] !15 !13 !8−5 !229 !392 !58.4 !2,297 !5.9 !{{Abbr|?|Unknown}} !10 !15 !67.8 !27 !81 !3.0 !13 !1 !18 !106 !{{Abbr|?|Unknown}} !{{Abbr|?|Unknown}} |}
==== Postseason<!-- Do not remove fumbles. If you know the stats, add them, but do not remove that part of the table. --> ==== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" ! rowspan="2" |Year ! rowspan="2" |Team ! colspan="3" |Games ! colspan="9" |Passing ! colspan="5" |Rushing ! colspan="2" |Sacks ! colspan="2" |Fumbles |- !{{abbr|GP|Games played}} !{{abbr|GS|Games started}} !{{abbr|Record|Record as a starter}} !{{abbr|Cmp|Passes completed}} !{{abbr|Att|Passes attempted}} !{{abbr|Pct|Completion percentage}} !{{abbr|Yds|Passing yards}} !{{abbr|Y/A|Yards per passing attempt}} !{{abbr|Lng|Longest pass completion}} !{{abbr|TD|Passing touchdowns}} !{{abbr|Int|Interceptions}} !{{abbr|Rtg|Passer rating}} !{{abbr|Att|Rushing attempts}} !{{abbr|Yds|Rushing yards}} !{{abbr|Y/A|Yards per rushing attempt}} !{{abbr|Lng|Longest rushing attempt}} !{{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}} !{{abbr|Sck|Times sacked}} !{{abbr|Yds|Yards lost due to sacks}} !{{abbr|Fum|Fumbles}} !{{abbr|Lost|Fumbles lost}} |- !2022 !NO |1 |1 |0–1 |22 |40 |55.0 |328 |8.2 |13 |1 |2 |69.6 |1 |4 |4.0 |4 |0 |0 |0 |{{Abbr|?|Unknown}} |{{Abbr|?|Unknown}} |- ! colspan="2" |[https://www.footballdb.com/players/kyle-sloter-sloteky01 Career] !1 !1 !0−1 !22 !40 !55.0 !328 !8.2 !13 !1 !2 !69.6 !1 !4 !4.0 !4 !0 !0 !0 !{{Abbr|?|Unknown}} !{{Abbr|?|Unknown}} |}
===College=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! rowspan="2"| Season ! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="7"| Passing ! colspan="4"| Rushing ! colspan="4"| Receiving |- ! {{abbr|Cmp|Passes completed}} !! {{abbr|Att|Passes attempted}} !! {{abbr|Pct|Completion percentage}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Passing yards}} !! {{abbr|Y/A|Yards per passing attempt}} !! {{abbr|TD|Passing touchdowns}} !! {{abbr|Int|Interceptions}} !! {{abbr|Att|Rushing attempts}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Rushing yards}} !! {{abbr|Avg|Yards per rushing attempt}} !! {{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}} !! {{abbr|Rec|Receptions}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Receiving yards}} !! {{abbr|Avg|Yards per receiving attempt}} !! {{abbr|TD|Receiving touchdowns}} |- ! 2013 || Southern Miss | 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 6 || 39 || 7.0 || 5 |- ! 2014 || Southern Miss | 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 12 || 6.0 || 0 |- ! 2015 || Northern Colorado || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || −1 || −0.5 || 0 || 6 || 65 || 10.8 || 0 |- ! 2016 || Northern Colorado | 198 || 319 || 62.1 || 2,656 || 8.3 || 29 || 10 || 72 || 32 || 0.4 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 |- ! colspan="2"| Career<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kyle Sloter |url=http://stats.washingtonpost.com/cfb/players.asp?id=217106 |newspaper=Washington Post |access-date=July 31, 2017}}</ref> || 198 || 320 || 62.1 || 2,656 || 8.3 || 29 || 10 || 74 || 31 || 0.4 || 3 || 14 || 112 || 8.6 || 5 |}
== References == {{reflist|30em}}
== External links == {{commons category}} * {{Twitter|KyleSloter}} * [https://southernmiss.com/sports/football/roster/kyle-sloter/1719 Southern Miss Golden Eagles bio] * [http://uncbears.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3253&path=football Northern Colorado Bears bio]
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