Stefon Diggs's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Stefon Diggs.

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1960: NFL Record Comparison

Since 1960, Stefon Diggs' yardage over four games ranks him second among all NFL players in their first four career games.

1969: Gene Washington's performance

In 1969, Gene Washington had back-to-back 100-plus-yard games in the first two games of the season, with 152 and 172 yards respectively. Stefon Diggs would eventually join him and Cris Carter as the only three receivers in team history to accomplish this feat.

1997: Cris Carter's performance

In 1997, Cris Carter had back-to-back 100-plus-yard games in the first two games of the season, with 121 and 107 yards respectively. Stefon Diggs would eventually join him and Gene Washington as the only three receivers in team history to accomplish this feat.

1998: Randy Moss Record

In 1998, Randy Moss had consecutive 100-yard games as a Vikings rookie, a feat that Diggs later matched.

2000: Diggs and Thielen reach milestone

In 2000, Diggs and Adam Thielen became the first pair of Vikings wide receivers with 1,000+ receiving yards each since Randy Moss and Cris Carter achieved the same milestone.

2000: Moss and Carter achieve milestone

In 2000, Randy Moss and Cris Carter became the first pair of Vikings wide receivers with 900 yards each, a milestone that Diggs and Adam Thielen would later replicate.

2003: Anquan Boldin's Rookie Record

Since 1960, Stefon Diggs' yardage over four games ranks him second among all NFL players in their first four career games since 1960, behind only Anquan Boldin's 464 yards in 2003.

2009: Torrey Smith's Record

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

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

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

2012: U.S. Army All-American Bowl Invitation

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

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.

2013: Season-Ending Injury

In 2013, Stefon Diggs played in only seven games before suffering a season-ending injury against Wake Forest, despite which, he still received an honorable mention All-ACC selection.

January 19, 2016: NFL All-Rookie Team Selection

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

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.

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.

2018: Diggs ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2018

In 2018, Diggs was ranked 65th on the NFL Top 100 Players list, recognizing his performance in the previous season.

2019: Diggs ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2019

In 2019, Diggs was ranked 73rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2019: Diggs's 2019 Season

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

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: Diggs ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2020

In 2020, Diggs was ranked 54th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2021: Diggs ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2021

In 2021, Diggs was ranked 11th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

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.

2022: Diggs ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2022

In 2022, Diggs was ranked 26th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2023: Diggs ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2023

In 2023, Diggs was ranked 16th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

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.