The Dallas Cowboys had a need at cornerback when Byron Jones left for much greener pastures in southern Florida. When the team bypassed defense in the first round, corner remained a huge problem.
Dallas used Day 2 of the draft to address the issue when they selected Alabama CB Trevon Diggs.
Here are five facts to help get to know Diggs:
He is the brother of Buffalo Bills WR Stefon Diggs
Trevon was in the crowd for the Minnesota Miracle win for the Vikings in the NFC Divisional round during the 2017 season. Being an athlete appears to run in the family.
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Diggs is comfortable on the biggest stage
Playing at Alabama, Diggs was routinely in the spotlight and played for two national championships, helping win one title in 2018. He won’t shy away from the big moments on the field.
He played all four years for the Crimson Tide
Diggs was as a jack-of-all-trades type when he arrived on campus, garnering playing time as a true freshman in 2016. Diggs lined up as a CB, as well as wide receiver, even scoring a touchdown on offense. He also saw the field as a return specialist as a freshman.
Diggs was highly decorated during his senior season
After missing time because of a broken foot that ended his 2018 season, Diggs recovered to play in every game during his senior year. The stud CB had three interceptions, including one score, while made First Team All-SEC in 2019. Diggs was also named as third team All-American last year.
Diggs has elite traits for the position
At 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds, Diggs has the size to match-up with today’s prototypical WRs. However, his best trait is his arm length to help him on jump balls and to knock away passes even if beaten on the play.
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