Career Timeline of Stefon Diggs: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Stefon Diggs made an impact.

Stefon Diggs is an American professional football wide receiver currently playing for the New England Patriots in the NFL. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft after playing college football at the University of Maryland.

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2010: Junior Year Achievements

In 2010, as a junior, Stefon Diggs recorded 810 receiving yards with 23 touchdowns and was the runner-up for the Gatorade Maryland Player of the Year.

2011: Track and Field Achievements

In 2011, Stefon Diggs competed as a sprinter, placing 7th in the 100-meter dash prelims at the Bill Carver T&F Classic with a time of 12.00 seconds and helped his 4 × 200 m team to a third-place finish.

February 10, 2012: Commitment to University of Maryland

On February 10, 2012, Stefon Diggs committed to the University of Maryland to play football.

2012: Maryland Terrapins Football

From 2012 to 2014, Stefon Diggs played football for the Maryland Terrapins at the University of Maryland.

2012: Freshman Season at Maryland

In 2012, as a true freshman, Stefon Diggs played in 11 games for Maryland, ranking second in the ACC in all-purpose yards.

2014: Maryland Terrapins Football

From 2012 to 2014, Stefon Diggs played football for the Maryland Terrapins at the University of Maryland.

2015: Enters NFL Draft

After his junior season, Stefon Diggs decided to forgo his senior season and entered the 2015 NFL draft.

2015: NFL Combine Performance

In 2015, Stefon Diggs ran the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds at the NFL Combine.

2015: NFL Draft Selection

In 2015, Stefon Diggs was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the NFL draft.

2015: Signing with Minnesota Vikings

In 2015, Stefon Diggs was selected in the fifth round of the NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings and signed a four-year deal.

2015: Leading Vikings Receiver

In 2015, despite being inactive for the first three games, Diggs led the Vikings in receptions and receiving yards.

2016: Diggs's 2016 season

In 2016, Stefon Diggs completed the season with 84 receptions on 111 targets for 903 yards and three touchdowns. His 75% catch rate was ranked fifth among NFL wide receivers.

September 11, 2017: Season opener against the Saints

On September 11, 2017, in the season opener against the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football, Diggs recorded seven receptions for 93 yards and two touchdowns.

2017: Minneapolis Miracle

In 2017, Stefon Diggs caught the "Minneapolis Miracle" pass during the NFL playoffs, a significant highlight in his career.

2017: Vikings' 2017 season and "Minneapolis Miracle"

In 2017, the Vikings concluded the season with a 13–3 record, securing the NFC North division and a first-round bye in the playoffs. During the NFC divisional round against the Saints, Diggs made the "Minneapolis Miracle" play, a 61-yard touchdown with 10 seconds left, resulting in a 29–24 victory.

July 31, 2018: Diggs signs contract extension with Vikings

On July 31, 2018, Diggs signed a five-year, $72 million contract extension with the Vikings, keeping him with the team through the 2023 season.

2019: Diggs's 2019 Season

In 2019, Stefon Diggs concluded the season with 63 receptions for 1,130 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.

March 20, 2020: Diggs traded to Buffalo Bills

On March 20, 2020, Diggs was traded by the Vikings, along with a seventh-round draft pick, to the Buffalo Bills. The Vikings received the Bills' first, fifth, and sixth round picks in the 2020 NFL draft and a fourth round pick in the 2021 NFL draft in return.

2020: Diggs's Pro Bowl season with the Bills

During the 2020 season, Diggs tallied 127 receptions and 1,535 yards, both leading the NFL, with eight touchdowns. He earned his first Pro Bowl honor and was voted First Team on the Associated Press' All-Pro Team.

2020: Trade to Buffalo Bills

In 2020, Stefon Diggs was traded to the Buffalo Bills. He quickly surpassed 100 catches with his new team and broke the franchise record for receiving yards in a season.

April 6, 2022: Diggs signs contract extension with the Bills

On April 6, 2022, Diggs signed a four-year, $96 million contract extension with the Bills, securing his place with the team through the 2027 season.

2022: Diggs's 2022 season and Pro Bowl selection

In 2022, Diggs finished the season with 1,429 receiving yards and a career-high 11 touchdowns on 108 receptions. He was named a Pro Bowler for the third consecutive season. Diggs was ranked 16th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.

2023: Diggs's 2023 season and Pro Bowl nomination

In the 2023 season, Diggs recorded 107 receptions for 1,183 yards and eight touchdowns. He earned a fourth consecutive Pro Bowl nomination. Diggs was ranked 56th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024.

April 3, 2024: Diggs traded to Houston Texans

On April 3, 2024, Stefon Diggs, along with draft selections, was traded to the Houston Texans. The Texans restructured his four-year contract extension with the Bills from 2022 into a one-year, $22.52 million deal.