Trevon Diggs is an American football cornerback . Trevon Diggs first became known playing for the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.
Before this, he played collegiate football with the Crimson Tide at the University of Alabama.
Among his career achievements, Diggs posted the most single-season NFL interceptions in 40 years when he made 11 in 2021.
Trevon Diggs Biography
Trevon Diggs was born on September 20, 1998 in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He has two older brothers named Darez and Stefon who also play football, the latter with the Buffalo Bills. Diggs lost his father, Aron, in early 2008 from congestive heart failure.
As a teen, Diggs went to Thomas Sprigg Wootton High School in Rockville, where he spent his freshman and sophomore years. He then transferred to the Avalon School in Wheaton, to which his football coach Tyree Spinner had moved.
In high school, Diggs played as defensive back and wide receiver. In his junior year, he recorded 78 receptions for 1,008 yards and 15 touchdowns. He improved his senior year with 1,269 receiving yards.
Collegiate Career
For college, Diggs went to the University of Alabama. He played as wide receiver and safety during his freshman year, and also served as a return specialist.
Diggs finished his first season with the Alabama Crimson Tide with five tackles, 11 receptions, and a touchdown. In his sophomore year, he became a full-time cornerback and recorded six tackles and three passes defended.
Diggs only played the first six games of his junior season due to a broken foot; he finished the year having posted 20 tackles and one interception.
For his senior year in 2019, he started 12 games and recorded 37 tackles, three interceptions, and eight passes defended.
Dallas Cowboys
In the 2020 NFL Draft, Diggs was chosen in the second round with the 51st overall pick by the Dallas Cowboys.
In Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns, he posted his first career sack in a 38-49 defeat.
Against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8, Diggs recorded his first pair of career interceptions in a 9-23 loss. The week after that, a fractured bone in his foot placed him on injured reserve through late December.
Diggs’ first career touchdown came in Week 3 of the 2021 season; he accomplished the feat off an interception thrown by Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.
The Cowboys ended up winning the game, and Diggs was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for September.
He continued his success in Week 4, recording four tackles and two interceptions in a victory against the Carolina Panthers. For his performance, Diggs was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week.
Two weeks later, in Week 6, he recorded his second career touchdown off an interception thrown by Patriots quarterback Mac Jones.
In the process, Diggs tied the NFL record for most consecutive games with an interception to start the season, with six.
Later, after notching his 11th interception at the end of December, he tied the Cowboys single-season record for interceptions.
Even more significantly, Diggs’ 11 single-season interceptions were the most posted by any NFL player in 40 years.
QUICK FACTS
Trevon Diggs Age
Trevon was born on September 20, 1998, and is currently 25 years old.
Trevon Diggs Net Worth
Trevon Diggs’ net worth is estimated to be $3 Million.
Trevon Diggs Wife
As of the time of publishing this article (September 2023), Trevon Diggs is not married and does not have a wife.
Trevon Diggs Girlfriend
Currently, Trevon Diggs is reported to be dating his girlfriend Joie Chavis, a model and Instagram celebrity.
The relationship has been kept relatively quiet, with Chavis only quietly confirming their relationship status through a few Instagram posts.
Trevon Diggs Children
Trevon Diggs has two sons, Aaiden (born 2016) and Chosen (born 2021)
Trevon Diggs Parents
Trevon was born in Gaithersburg, Maryland to Aron Diggs, Stephanie Diggs. He lost his father, Aron, in early 2008 from congestive heart failure.
Trevon Diggs Siblings
He is not an only child to his parents. Trevon Diggs has two older brothers named Darez and Stefon who also play football.
Darez Diggs played for Friendship Collegiate Academy Public Charter School in Washington, D.C., the UAB Blazers, and the Morgan State Bears.
Stefon Diggs played for Our Lady of Good Counsel in Olney, Maryland, and currently plays as a wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills.
Trevon Diggs Family
Diggs lost his father, Aron, in early 2008 from congestive heart failure.
He has two older brothers named Darez and Stefon who also play football.
Trevon Diggs has two sons, Aaiden and Chosen .
Who is Trevon Diggs ?
Trevon De’Sean Diggs (born September 20, 1998) is an American football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football at Alabama and was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
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