Aaron Donald Receives Massive Compliment From Rams Legend Jackie Slater

The Los Angeles Rams' defensive tackle is truly in a class of his own

Nov 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers former defensive end Aaron Donald reacts as his jersey is retired in a ceremony during half-time of the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. While Aaron Donald has closed his NFL account, the Los Angeles Rams legend continues to soak in the praise. While many have complemented Donald's dominance, he recently got a massive nod of approval from fellow franchise legend Jackie Slater.

Slater on Aaron Donald

During a recent podcast appearance with D'Marco Farr, Slater spoke on Aaron Donald with the Hall of Fame tackle giving Donald the greatest of props.

"I tell people all the time, there's no shame in my game when I say this, I don't know if I could have blocked that guy," stated Slater. "I know I could block Reggie White, I know I could block Two Tall Jones, I know I can block Jack Youngblood, and I know I can block Fred Dean. I can block Howie Long."

Nov 29, 1992; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams tackle Jackie Slater (78) in action against the Minnesota Vikings at Anaheim Stadium. FILE PHOTO; Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images | RVR Photos-Imagn Images

"Nobody ever watched a Rams televised game when Aaron Donald was playing that had eyes on him like I did. I watched everything he did and he could beat you with the basic of things at any time. He was unbelievable, man. I've never seen a more dominant defensive player played in the line of scrimmage in my life.

Slater was a four-time All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowler during his illustrious career with the Rams. Slater's number 78 jersey is retired by the organization. Slater also won the Bart Starr award in 1998.

Donald Continues to Show Love

As Slater started his career in Los Angeles before ending it in St. Louis while only playing for one franchise, Donald started his career in St. Louis before retiring after the 2023 season. Donald spoke on playing for one franchise like Slater did.

Slater was a member of the Rams from 1976-1995, ending his career as the only player to play 20 seasons for the franchise.

Former Pittsburgh Panther and retired NFL defensive tackle Aaron Donald speaks at a press conference prior to the start of the Pittsburgh Panthers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish game at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on November 15, 2025. | Michael Longo / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

“It feels great," stated Donald. "Coming to the Rams, the St. Louis Rams for two years and then transitioning here and obviously change the organization around and start winning, it's pretty special. Not everybody gets the opportunity to do that. For me to have the opportunity to do that and be a part of changing the organization, it means a lot because it was a lot of work. A lot of good days, bad days, but at the end of the day I take nothing for granted. It was always a blessing.”

While their playing days are behind them, Slater and Donald still show love to the organization that made them great.

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