Stefon Diggs
American Football Player and Receiver for Bills
Born
November 29th, 1993
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional football player, prominent in the National Football League (NFL). Played college football at the University of Maryland before being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2015. Achieved recognition for outstanding performance in critical games, particularly during the 2017 season, culminating in an iconic playoff game against the New Orleans Saints known as the 'Minneapolis Miracle'. In 2020, traded to the Buffalo Bills, quickly established a reputation as one of the league's top wide receivers, leading the NFL in receptions and receiving yards in 2020.
Conducting the 'Minneapolis Miracle' play
Leading the NFL in receptions and receiving yards in 2020
Pro Bowl selections in multiple seasons
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