He started playing football when he was five and continued playing football in high school and college. He hauled in five balls for 127 yards, including a 77-yard touchdown (the longest touchdown reception of his career) against West Virginia on September 13. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. [45][46] After a quiet six-game streak, Diggs re-emerged in Week 15 against the Chicago Bears; he hauled in three receptions for 55 yards with a career-high two touchdowns that helped the Vikings defeat the Bears 3817. To learn more about Stefon Diggs siblings, continue reading the article below. Oops, something didn't work. Simply said, they dont know me well enough.. In Week 9, Diggs led the team in receptions (3) and yards (42) and recovered a fumble by Adrian Peterson in the Vikings' overtime win over the St. Louis Rams. 2 wide receiver prospect in the country by Scout.com. She also has her brother Aron Jr. and three half-siblings. Aron Diggs was mostly a stay-at-home dad who tried to start several businesses but was unable to work in the years before his death. Stefon Diggs is having exceptional seasons and demonstrating why he is among the greatest players in the game. At the end of the year, he'd go into his own pocket and buy the kids things.". Who would object if I visited their sister? GREAT NEWS! With such massive ratings and performance, Stefon received many scholarships offers from USC, Ohio State, Florida, Auburn, etc. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. [98] "He may have been tougher on his boys than anyone. [118] Diggs's father Aron died in January 2008 at the age of 39 due to congestive heart failure, leaving Stefon, who was 14 at the time, to take more responsibility as a father figure for his younger brothers, which is why he ultimately chose to stay close to home when choosing a college. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. [2] He recorded 810 yards receiving with 23 touchdowns as a junior in 2010, and was runner-up for the Gatorade Maryland Player of the Year. 65", "Source: WR Diggs gets 5-year, $81M extension", "Vikings WR Stefon Diggs signs five-year extension", "Kirk Cousins finds Stefon Diggs for first TD pass", "Vikings' Stefon Diggs: Scores two touchdowns versus Packers", "Vikings' Cousins has another 400-yard game but no win", "Diggs, Thielen Become Vikings 1st 1,000-Yard Duo Since Moss, Carter in 2000", "Packers ride Rodgers' hot start to 2116 win over Vikings", "Bears lose Trubisky, shut down Cook in 166 win over Vikings", "Diggs Catches 3-Touchdowns, Has Fun with Trick Plays", "Cousins has 4 TD passes as Vikings surge past Lions 4230", "Cook, Vikings wear down Redskins 199 for 4th straight win", "Vikings overcome 200 deficit at half to beat Broncos 2723", "49ers win 1st playoff game in 6 years, 2710 over Vikings", "Bills acquire WR Stefon Diggs from Vikings in trade", "Bills swing blockbuster trade with Vikings for WR Stefon Diggs", "Stefon Diggs had to get used to improvising with Josh Allen", "Bills' Stefon Diggs: Eight catches in Buffalo debut", "Allen reaches career high in passing, Bills beat Dolphins", "Buffalo Bills at Las Vegas Raiders October 4th, 2020", "Seattle Seahawks at Buffalo Bills November 8th, 2020", "Buffalo Bills at Arizona Cardinals November 15th, 2020", "Buffalo Bills at San Francisco 49ers December 7th, 2020", "Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills December 13th, 2020", "Stefon Diggs has taken Josh Allen and the Bills offense to new levels", "Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos December 19th, 2020", "Watch: Stefon Diggs sets Buffalo Bills receiving mark on 50-yard TD", "Bills WR Stefon Diggs, Saints RB Alvin Kamara among Players of the Week", "Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs among 5 Bills named to Pro Bowl", "Stefon Diggs becomes the first Bills receiver ever to be named first team Associated Press All-Pro", "Wild Card Indianapolis Colts at Buffalo Bills January 9th, 2021", "Divisional Round Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills January 16th, 2021", "AFC Championship Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs January 24th, 2021", "Bills acquire P Matt Haack, reportedly set to sign WR Emmanuel Sanders", "Bills beat Jets 45-17: How it happened, stars of the game, key plays", "Stefon Diggs named to Pro-Bowl for second straight year", "Stefon Diggs signs a four-year contract extension with the Buffalo Bills", "Bills put up historic stats in 31-10 win over the Rams", "Tennessee Titans at Buffalo Bills - September 19th, 2022", "Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills - October 9th, 2022", "Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs - October 16th, 2022", "Whether family or football, Maryland's Stefon Diggs cherishes what can be lost", "Dallas Cowboys select ex-Alabama CB Trevon Diggs with No. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. [27] He posted a team-high seven catches for 52 yards and a score against Ohio State. The word "made" was in the same spot on the other arm. Aron Diggs, who had participated part-time in Athletic Union basketball, was famous for his big hands. Among others, he had scholarship offers from Florida, USC, Cal, Ohio State, and Auburn. 1s running sprints and practicing routes and footwork in the summer heat. Ironically, the forum in which both sons seem to share the most about their loss is on Twitter a particularly public medium. [21] His impressive play carried over against Old Dominion by recording a career-best 179 yards receiving and a touchdown, earning ACC Receiver of the Week honors for his play. Tyree Spinner, his football coach, advised him to move to The Avalon School in Wheaton, Maryland, after his sophomore year. Four years later, Stefon left for college but stayed close to home at the University of Maryland. Darez additionally played wide receiver for the Morgan State Bears. But he is also eager to establish his own identity. What better way to make your father proud than to be more of a man than him Stefon Diggs on Twitter, June 25. Required fields are marked *. 13 prospect in the country. "It's probably not going to work if I have the same number as him. [8] Diggs chose to stay close to home and committed to the University of Maryland on February 10, 2012. [9] He also had scholarship offers from Florida, USC, Cal, Ohio State, and Auburn, among others. He led the team in receptions with 62, receiving yards with 792 and receiving touchdowns with five all in ten games. Diggs's father Aron died in January 2008 at the age of 39 due to congestive heart failure. Stephanie Diggs is pleased with her two successful athletes, Stefon and Trevon Diggs. In week 9 of the 2020 season, he fractured the bone on his foot and was placed on an injured reserve on November 18, 2020. [15] He started at wide receiver vs. Wake Forest, and recorded a second straight 100-yard receiving game with 105 yards on five receptions; his 63-yard reception in the fourth quarter was the longest by a Terp for the season and set up the game-winning touchdown by Justus Pickett. He was an honorable mention All-ACC selection by the media and coaches despite the injury. He would then record touchdown receptions in back-to-back games, including a go-ahead touchdown against the Detroit Lions with less than three minutes remaining in the game. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Despite the injury, he was named an honorable mention for All-ACC selection by both coach and the media. That's a big reason why he opted for public school instead of attending Good Counsel, as Stefon did, or another private school. The receiver is also known by his family name Stefon Marsean Diggs. [53] In the Vikings' overtime loss against the Detroit Lions in Week 9, Diggs set a personal-best with 13 catches for 80 yards, which passed Randy Moss and Percy Harvin (10 apiece) for receptions against the Lions. Despite being inactive for the first three games of the 2015 campaign, Diggs led the Vikings in receptions with 52 and receiving yards with 720 yards including 13 receptions of 20+ yards. Shanahan inform que solamente dos de sus jugadores reportaron lesiones tras el juego ante los Seahawks. To use this feature, use a newer browser. However, he chose to stay close to home to take care of his family and chose the University of Maryland on an athletic scholarship. [48] It was the 2nd-most receiving yardage by a rookie that year behind Raiders' wideout Amari Cooper (1,070). 7. Then again, Stefon is the child of late Aron (died in January 2008); and Stephanie Diggs. It's some big shoes to fill.". He experienced his youth in suburbia of Angelton, Texas. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Aaron Diggs is a 5-10, 190-pound Safety from Auburn, AL. He also saw action on defense, tallying 31.5 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and one sack. In 2013, Stefon injured his right fibula during a match against Wake Forest, ending his 2013 season. The cause of the death was congestive heart failure. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. In 2019, the Seahawks acquired him from the Lions in a trade. He was regarded by Rivals.com as the top recruit in the state of Maryland and the second-best wide receiver recruit overall. Stephanie and Aron Diggs gave birth to twins Stefon and Trevon. Calvin Kattar, an American mixed martial artist, is not married yet. [101] For the 2020 season, Diggs tallied 127 receptions and 1,535 yards, both marks leading the NFL, and eight touchdowns. He wanted them always to be striving for something. They know Aron Diggs a bear of a man at 6-3, 230 pounds whose nickname was "Big A" applied tough love to Stefon and younger brother Trevon as he groomed them to be football players from the age of 4. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. They are stuffed with letters, stickers, calendars and photographs from Florida, Auburn and other leading football schools. [75] He finished the 2018 season with 102 receptions for 1,021 yards and nine touchdowns. Diggs got a sports scholarship to attend the University of Maryland in College Park, where he participated in football from 2012 to 2014 for the Maryland Terrapins under coach Randy Edsall. 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