History of Stefon Diggs in Timeline

Stefon Diggs is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the Houston Texans 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. Diggs has established himself as a prominent player in the league.

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1969: Gene Washington's back-to-back 100-plus-yard games

In 1969, Gene Washington achieved back-to-back 100-plus-yard games. This was brought up when Diggs had back-to-back 100-plus-yard games in 2016.

November 29, 1993: Stefon Diggs Born

On November 29, 1993, Stefon Marsean Diggs was born. He later became a professional football wide receiver.

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1997: Cris Carter's back-to-back 100-plus-yard games

In 1997, Cris Carter achieved back-to-back 100-plus-yard games. This was brought up when Diggs had back-to-back 100-plus-yard games in 2016.

2000: Moss and Carter achieve 900 receiving yards

Back in 2000, Randy Moss and Cris Carter had reached 900 receiving yards. Diggs was part of a receiving duo in 2016 that became the first pair of Vikings wide receivers with 900 yards each since 2000.

January 2008: Father's Death

In January 2008, Stefon Diggs's father passed away, leading the 14-year-old Diggs to take on more responsibility as a father figure for his younger brothers. This influenced his decision to stay close to home when choosing a college.

2009: Torrey Smith's Record Season

In 2009, Torrey Smith posted 2,192 all-purpose yards, the most in a single season in school history, a record that Stefon Diggs approached in 2012.

2010: High School Junior Year

In 2010, during his junior year, Stefon Diggs recorded 810 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns, becoming runner-up for Gatorade Maryland Player of the Year.

2011: Track and Field Achievements

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

2011: U.S. Army All-American Junior Combine MVP

In 2011, Stefon Diggs was named MVP of the U.S. Army All-American Junior Combine.

February 10, 2012: Committed to the University of Maryland

On February 10, 2012, Stefon Diggs committed to the University of Maryland, choosing to stay close to home despite scholarship offers from other universities.

2012: Began Playing for Maryland

In 2012, Stefon Diggs began playing football for the Maryland Terrapins at the University of Maryland.

2012: Invited to U.S. Army All-American Bowl

In 2012, Stefon Diggs was invited to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl following his senior season.

2012: True 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 and earning multiple ACC Rookie of the Week honors.

2013: Sophomore Season and Injury

In 2013, Stefon Diggs played in only seven games due to a season-ending fibula injury suffered against Wake Forest, but still earned honorable mention All-ACC honors.

2014: Final Year at Maryland

2014 marked Stefon Diggs' last year playing football for the Maryland Terrapins.

2015: Entered NFL Draft

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

2015: Rookie Season Success

In 2015, Stefon Diggs led the Vikings in receptions and receiving yards despite being inactive for the first three games, earning a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie team.

2015: Signed with the Minnesota Vikings

In 2015, Stefon Diggs signed a four-year, $2.5 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings after being drafted.

January 19, 2016: Named to PFWA All-Rookie Team

On January 19, 2016, Stefon Diggs was named to the Pro Football Writers of America's (PFWA) 2015 NFL All-Rookie team.

2016: Successful Season

In 2016, Stefon Diggs had a successful season with 84 receptions for 903 yards, ranking fifth among NFL wide receivers in catch rate. He and Adam Thielen also became the first pair of Vikings wide receivers with 900 yards each since 2000.

September 11, 2017: Two Touchdowns vs. Saints

On September 11, 2017, Stefon Diggs had a strong performance in the season opener against the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football, catching seven receptions for 93 yards and two touchdowns.

July 31, 2018: Signed Five-Year Contract Extension with Vikings

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

2020: Traded to the Buffalo Bills

In 2020, Stefon Diggs was traded to the Buffalo Bills, where he quickly surpassed 100 catches and broke the franchise record for receiving yards in a season.

April 3, 2024: Traded to Houston Texans

On April 3, 2024, Stefon Diggs was traded to the Houston Texans along with draft picks, in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft. His contract was restructured into a one-year deal.