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Reasons for picking Stefon Diggs- Being the player who was responsible for the Minneapolis Miracle alone would likely be enough to put Diggs among the best draft steals in Vikings history, but his ability to overcome injuries and a lack of dominant stats in college to become a star is what gives him Diggs this title. As a freshman at Maryland, he looked like a future first-round draft pick, finishing second in Maryland history, along with second in the ACC (Maryland joined the Big Ten in 2014), with 1,896 all-purpose yards and leading the team in receptions (54), receiving yards (848) and receiving touchdowns (6). Diggs would also get off to a hot start as a sophomore in 2013, but saw his season end in mid-October after suffering a broken right fibula. He returned in 2014 and finished Second-Team All-Big Ten and ranking second in the Big Ten in catches per game (6.2) and fourth in receiving yards per game (79.2), while leading Maryland in receptions (52), receiving yards (654) and receiving touchdowns (5). However, Diggs would still miss 3 games due to a lacerated kidney and a suspension for refusing to shake hands with Penn State when serving as a captain. After his junior season, Diggs chose to declare for the NFL Draft, but faced skepticism from teams due to his multiple injuries and 6’0, 195 pound frame. He would end up falling to the 5th round of the 2015 NFL Draft, where he was selected by the Minnesota Vikings.
As a late-round receiver, Diggs had initially been expected to compete for a returner job, and he would impress coaches in his first training camp with his work ethic. Though he was inactive for the first 3 games of the regular season, Diggs got an opportunity to start after an injury to teammate Charles Johnson and would make his NFL debut by leading all Vikings receivers with 6 catches for 87 yards in a 23-20 loss to the eventual Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos. He would put up over 100 receiving yards in each of his next 2 games, and became the first rookie in NFL history to record over 85 receiving yards in each of his first 4 games. Diggs’s rookie season ended with him leading the Vikings in receptions (52) and receiving yards (720), while being named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. 2016 saw Diggs improve on his numbers, post the 5th-best catch rate (75%) in the NFL and set a Vikings November record with 13 catches against the Lions that month, all while pairing up with former undrafted WR Adam Thielen to become the first Vikings WR duo to each post over 900 yards since Randy Moss and Cris Carter. 2017 saw Diggs miss some time with a groin injury, but he was healthy for the playoffs and etched himself into Vikings lore by orchestrating the greatest single play in Vikings history: The Minneapolis Miracle. Just before the 2018 season, Diggs would sign a 5-year, $81 million contract extension with over $40 million in guaranteed money and responded by putting up his first 1,000-yard season. He would again set a career-high with 1,130 receiving yards and 75.3 yards per game, but continued to have conflicts with Vikings coaches over his use in the offense. After the season, he was traded to the Buffalo Bills and took full advantage of his status as the Bills #1 receiver, finishing First-team All-Pro and leading the NFL in receptions (127) and receiving yards (1,535)
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Reasons for picking Quandre Diggs- This was a bit of a toss-up between Diggs and Tahir Whitehead (2012, Round 5), but I believe that, despite actually playing fewer seasons in Detroit, Diggs should ultimately get the edge because of his superior production for the Lions. Diggs’s journey to his current position is an interesting one, though: Originally the top-ranked cornerback in the 2011 high school recruiting class, Diggs was a four-year starter at cornerback in Texas and, despite standing no taller than 5’10, played with such a ferocity that he earned the nickname “Quandre the Giant” from his teammates. As a freshman, Diggs won the Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year and tied a school freshman record with a team-leading 4 interceptions, while also leading the team with 552 combined yards as a kick/punt returner. Diggs would again lead Texas in interceptions (4) in 2012, while leading the team in pass breakups (9) in 2013 and being named All-Big 12 Honorable Mention. He saved his best production for his senior year in 2014, earning Second-team All-Big 12 honors and finishing 4th on the team in tackles (67), ending his Texas ranked in the Top 10 in all-time in interceptions (11) and pass breakups (37). Diggs continued to show his potential by recording an interception in the Senior Bowl, but struggled to impress scouts at the Combine with a 4.56 40-yard dash, and was unable to convince most teams that his height would not be an impediment in the NFL. He would be selected by the Detroit Lions in the 6th round of the 2015 NFL Draft, making him the second member of his family to play in the NFL after his older brother, former #5 overall pick Quentin Jammer.
Like most 6th-round draft picks, Diggs was not expected to be much of a contributor his first year. However, he would exceed expectations by appearing in all 16 games and getting the chance to start 4 games after cornerback Rashean Mathis suffered a concussion, with Diggs finishing his rookie season with 38 tackles and 6 pass breakups while mostly playing in the slot. After seeing his 2016 season cut short due to a pectoral injury, Diggs would find his way to a starting spot in 2017 in a way most people could not have expected. Following an injury to safety Tavon Wilson, Diggs was moved over to strong safety by Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin and became the starter there. He would end the 2017 season on a good note in his new role, recording an interception in 3 straight games and later going on to sign a 3-year, $20.4 million contract extension just before the 2018 season. 2018 would be Diggs’s best year yet, as he started all 16 games at safety and led the team’s defensive backs in interceptions (3) and tackles (78), while also being named as a Pro Bowl Alternate for the first time. Diggs was named captain just before the start of the 2019 season, but the year would start out extremely rough, as he battled injuries and saw his production slip, then was traded to the Seattle Seahawks, much to the displeasure of his teammates in Detroit. He has gone on to make multiple Pro Bowls since leaving Detroit and, along with Jamal Adams, is considered to be part of one of the NFL's best safety duos.
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Reasons for picking Kwon Alexander- It’s easy to discount his time in Tampa due to his injury history, but when he was healthy, Kwon Alexander was the definition of a monster draft steal. In fact, while fans often express sorrow over what an athlete could have been if not for injuries, Alexander is a case where you can’t help but marvel over how he has been able to achieve so much in the NFL (when healthy, of course) despite the number of games and practices he’s been forced to miss. After missing most of his senior year of high school in Alabama with a knee injury, Alexander managed to crack LSU’s starting lineup as a true freshman in 2012 before being sidelined with a broken ankle, though he exceeded doctor’s expectations and was able to play in LSU’s Chick-fil-A Bowl game against Clemson. As a sophomore in 2013, he played strongside linebacker and started 9 of 13 games, finishing fourth on the team in tackles (65). Alexander would officially break out during his junior year, leading the team in tackles (90) and earning Second-team All-SEC honors on an LSU defense that allowed the fewest yards per game (305.8) and passing yards per game (162.3) of any team in the SEC. When Alexander declared for the NFL Draft after his junior season, however, scouts began to point out possible flaws, such as his size (6’1 and 227 pounds) being too small for a linebacker to succeed in the NFL. Despite a 4.55 40-yard dash being the fastest of all linebackers in the 2015 Combine, Kwon Alexander would fall to the 4th round of the NFL Draft, where he was selected by the Buccaneers.
Heading into his first training camp, most people’s expectations for Alexander were that he would merely be a special teams contributor in his first year, especially since the Buccaneers had just signed Bruce Carter to a four-year contract to play middle linebacker. However, Alexander would dominate in the preseason and beat out Carter for the starting job, with Alexander starting 12 games and finishing second on the team in tackles (93). In one memorable game, just two days after his younger brother was murdered, Alexander recorded 11 tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery in a win over the Falcons and earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors. Despite all of that, Alexander’s rookie season would end on a sour note after being suspended for 4 games after testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing drug. He returned in 2016 under a new defensive coordinator, Mike Smith, and responded by starting all 16 games and leading the NFL in solo tackles (108), while also being recognized by Pro Football Focus as their most improved second-year linebacker of 2016. Though he would miss several games due to a hamstring injury in 2017, Alexander still finished second on the team in tackles (97) and was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time. Unfortunately, after getting off to another flying start in 2018, Alexander’s season was cut short after suffering a torn ACL and he would not play for the Buccaneers again. After the season, Alexander would sign with the 49ers, but has continued to struggle with injuries, including a torn pectoral muscle and a torn Achilles with the Saints.
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Reasons for picking Grady Jarrett- A popular quote in society is “Size isn’t everything.” While that is accepted in many aspects of life, physical intangibles are the first thing that most professional scouts see, and it is how they judge whether they think a player can make it in the NFL, and how early they are selected in the Draft. For much of his time playing football, Grady Jarrett was thought of as undersized- Standing at barely 6 feet, he was only a three-star recruit coming out of high school, earning a scholarship to Clemson only after impressing Dabo Swinney to the point that he insisted the program make room for Jarrett. Nevertheless, Jarrett still faced an uphill battle fighting for playing time on Clemson’s talented defensive line, and he played very little as a freshman. He contributed more as a sophomore, starting in 11 games and finishing 3rd on the team in tackles for loss (8.5) and being named Clemson’s co-defensive player of the year by the coaching staff. He would improve his stats over the next two seasons and was named a team captain in 2014, the same year he earned First-team All-ACC honors (though he was overshadowed by teammate and ACC Defensive Player of the Year Vic Beasley). However, NFL scouts still expressed concern over Jarrett’s size (6’1, 304 pounds) and whether he could succeed as an interior defensive lineman in the pros. Jarrett’s experience at the 2015 NFL Draft ended up being one of the most epic and bittersweet ever experienced by a player: He would spent the first two days of the Draft sitting at home waiting in vain to be picked, only to see his house catch on fire and suffer significant damage. After falling all the way to the 5th round, Jarrett was finally selected by the Atlanta Falcons, with his father, Falcons Ring of Honor member Jessie Tuggle, helping to announce the pick. Falcons owner Arthur Blank then immediately sent Jarrett a collection of Falcons gear to replace his clothing collection.
As a rookie, Jarrett did not win a starting spot on the Falcons defensive line, but still managed to appear in 15 games and had a solid December, recording his first NFL sack and getting his only start of the season. 2016 would be his breakout year, as Jarrett started 14 games and put up 48 tackles and 3 sacks as he helped the Falcons reach Super Bowl LI. Though the game would end in heartbreak for the Falcons, Jarrett would tie a Super Bowl record by sacking Tom Brady 3 times. Jarrett continued to improve his statistics each year, and his 91.0 Pro Football Focus grade in 2018 was the best of any Falcons defender, along with the 4th-highest graded defensive lineman who played more than 400 snaps. Following the 2018 season, the Falcons placed the franchise tag on Jarrett, and he accepted a 1-year, $15.2 million deal. He later agreed to a 4-year, $68 million contract extension, with $38 million in guaranteed money, and responded by having his best season yet, leading the Falcons in tackles for loss (12) and quarterback hits (16) and finishing second in sacks (7.5) while making his first Pro Bowl. Despite playing on a poor defense, Jarrett would make the Pro Bowl again in 2020 after leading the Falcons in quarterback hits (21).
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