Where did Trevon Diggs go to college?

Last Modified Nov 13, 2024 11:56 GMT
Trevon Diggs College
Trevon Diggs during Dallas Cowboys Training Camp

Trevon Diggs attended the University of Alabama and played as a cornerback for the Crimson Tide. Trevon Diggs is the cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys as of 2024. Diggs was born in Maryland on September 20, 1998. After his sophomore year at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, Maryland, he transferred to The Avalon School in Wheaton, Maryland. During high school years, he played as a defensive back and wide receiver. He was chosen twice as an All-Washington, D.C. Metro receiver. Following high school, he continued his football journey at the University of Alabama.

He embarked on his professional football journey with the Cowboys after being selected as the 51st overall pick in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year rookie contract worth $6,320,907, including a signing bonus of $2,157,024, a guaranteed amount of $3,054,338, and an average annual salary of $1,580,227. After making his debut in the 2020 season, Diggs’ performance in the 2021 season stood out with exceptional plays and achievements, leading the league in interceptions with 11. Additionally, his outstanding season led to him being recognized as a First Team All-Pro. He was selected to a Pro Bowl second consecutive time the following year. In 2023, he signed a five-year contract extension with the Cowboys worth $97 million, potentially reaching up to $104 million with bonuses. The contract includes a signing bonus of $21,250,000, a guaranteed amount of $42,304,000, and an average annual salary of $19,400,000. However, he missed a majority of the 2023 season due to a torn ACL. He has two interceptions in nine games played in the 2024 NFL season (via Pro Football Reference).

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Trevon Diggs College

Diggs attended the University of Alabama and committed to playing college football there. In 2016, he played as a safety, wide receiver, and return specialist before transitioning to the cornerback position. Throughout his collegiate career, he secured a spot in the Third-Team All-American and was named to the First-team All-SEC in 2019.

How Many Years Did Trevon Diggs Play at Alabama?

Diggs played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide from 2016 to 2019. In his freshman year, Diggs concluded with five tackles and one forced fumble in his defensive roles. He also recorded 11 receptions for 88 yards, including a touchdown on the offensive side. Additionally, he amassed a total of 296 return yards on special teams.

During his sophomore year in 2017, he started as a full-time cornerback before Levi Wallace surpassed him on the depth Chart. He recorded six tackles and three passes defended. In the special team, he contributed 18 punts for 154 yards, with a longest run of 21 yards, and handled two kickoffs for 74 yards.

In 2018, he concluded his junior season with 20 tackles and an interception in six games. However, his season came to an end because of a broken foot.

In 2019, he achieved a career-high 10 tackles against LSU. Starting in 12 games, he concluded his senior season with 37 tackles, 3 interceptions, 8 passes defended, 1 fumble recovery return touchdown, and 1 interception return touchdown.

Trevon Diggs College Stats

TacklesDef IntFumbles
YearSchoolPosGSoloAstTotLossSkIntYdsAvgTDPDFRYdsTDFF
2016AlabamaWR142350000 000 1
2017AlabamaDB123360000 030 0
2018AlabamaDB61822000100060 1
2019AlabamaDB122017370.5037926.3182 10
Career 4325680.5047919.81172 12

FAQ's on Trevon Diggs College

A. Trevon Diggs is 26 years old, as of November 2024. He was born on 20 September 1998.

A. Trevon Diggs is 6 feet 1 inch or 1.85 meters tall and he weighs around 195 lb or 88 kg.

A. Trevon Diggs attended two schools including Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, Maryland and The Avalon School in Wheaton, Maryland.

A. Trevon Diggs has only played for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL as of 2024.

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