Stefon Diggs's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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.

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: 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: 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.

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.