Stefon Diggs

After a promising freshman season, Diggs struggled to live up to the hype as inconsistencies and injuries stunted his development at Maryland. He is thin-framed and lean-muscled, but moves well with strong strides and cuts to be dangerous in the open field and as a return man. Although a passionate competitor, Diggs relies on his natural gifts and doesn't focus on the details or his technique - hasn't yet shown that he knows what it means to be a professional. He has clear talent and ability, but lacks a clear-cut NFL role on offense and will have to make an impact on special teams to justify his roster spot, similar to Ted Ginn Jr. A five-star recruit out of high school, Diggs had offers from just about every program in the country, but decided to stay close to home, choosing Maryland over Ohio State, Auburn and Florida. He made an instant impact as a true freshman in 2012, ranking second in the ACC with 172.4 all-purpose yards per game with 54 catches for 848 yards and eight total scores. Diggs recorded 34 receptions for 587 yards and three touchdowns in the first seven games of 2013 before his season was ended due to a broken leg, earning All-ACC Honorable Mention honors. He led the Terrapins as a junior in 2014 with a personal-best 62 catches for 792 yards and five touchdowns, earning Second Team All-Big 12 honors. Diggs decided to skip his senior season and enter the 2015 NFL Draft.

often disinterested as a blocker, lacking polish and technique in this area. immature tendencies with bad on-field body language at times, allowing himself to be easily frustrated - suspended one game (nov. 2014) after making contact with an official during a pre-game skirmish. durability concerns after battling several injuries the past two seasons, including a broken right leg (oct. 2013) that sidelined him for the final six games of 2013 and a lacerated kidney (nov. 2014) that ended his junior regular season.

--Dane Brugler

strengths

Balanced athlete with easy acceleration and strong strides to be a home run threat whenever he touches the ball. Sharp breaks and explodes out of his cuts, mixing his gears well in his movements. Doing his best work on crossers to use his speed, hitting the crease.

creative ballcarrier and looks downfield quickly to make something happen with the ball. loose athlete with strong cuts to be dangerous in the open field. keeps his feet well through contact, fighting for every blade of grass. athletic adjustment ability and ballskills to attack with his hands and not break stride.

Improved field awareness, showing better spatial understanding of know where the sticks are. Special teams impact as a return man with a 25.8 kick return average in college (57/1,472/2). Consistent production the past three seasons.

weaknesses

Lacks an ideal body type with a skinny trunk and limbs and limited muscle definition. Tends to round off routes and needs to show a more diverse stem release. Not overly fluid with inconsistent vision and feel when setting up his moves as a ballcarrier. Indecisive at times and gets himself in trouble when he hesitates, searching for daylight. Undeveloped understanding of how to manipulate defenders in coverage. Adequate hands, but only average-sized catching radius.

At Good Counsel High School

One of the top recruits in the nation

a consensus five-star recruit

ranked as the No. 2 wide receiver by Rivals.com

rated as the No.1 recruit in the state of Maryland by Rivals.com

ranked as the No. 13 prospect in the nation by ESPN.com

rated as he No. 3 athlete in the class of 2012 by ESPN.com

rated as the No. 2 wide receiver in the nation by Scout.com

rated as the No. 10 prospect in the nation by 247Sports.com

ranked as the No. 2 wide receiver in the nation by 247Sports.com

the No. 1 prospect in the state of Maryland according to 247sports.com

2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection

first-team All-State selection as a junior

MVP of the U.S. Army All-American Junior Combine in 2011

runner up Gatorade Maryland Player of the Year as a junior

area player of the year DCSportsFan.com

first team all-metro selection at wide receiver by the Washington Post

all-county selection by the Montgomery Gazette

All-WCAC selection

recorded 770 yards receiving and 8 touchdowns during senior season

also racked up 277 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns on the ground

recorded 31.5 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 1 sack on defense

recorded 810 yards receiving with 23 touchdowns in 2010

also considered Florida, USC, and Auburn

coached by Bob Milloy.

Mother is Stephanie Diggs

plans to major in sociology

describes Maryland as the “perfect place for me.”