Hall of Famer Jackie Slater appreciates high praise for son: 'It’s very humbling'

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Jackie Slater is a Pro Football Hall of Famer who established himself as one of the best offensive linemen in NFL history with the Los Angeles Rams from 1976 to 1995.

His son is also making a case for Canton.

Matthew Slater, listed as a wide receiver, has made a name for himself on the New England Patriots’ special teams. He has been with the Patriots since 2008 and has racked up 10 Pro Bowl and two All-Pro selections along with three Super Bowl rings.

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NFL Hall of Famer Jackie Slater receives the Bart Starr Award from Bart Starr Jr. for his son New England Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater during the Bart Starr Award Super Bowl Breakfast on Feb. 4, 2017, at the Marriott Marquis in Houston. (Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Ahead of New England’s game against Pittsburgh in Week 2 this season, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin called Slater a "legendary special teams player."

Jackie Slater told Fox News Digital in a recent interview it was "humbling" to see a coach like Tomlin to have such high praise for his son.

"It’s very humbling actually because Mike Tomlin has been coaching in the National Football League for a long time as a head coach," Slater said. "He’s had some of the best players on his roster that have ever played the game. He’s coached some of them. He’s competed against some very well-coached Bill Belichick teams.

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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches warm-ups before a game against the New England Patriots at Acrisure Stadium on Sept. 18, 2022 in Pittsburgh. (Joe