Vikings grab WR Stefon Diggs in 5th round
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The Minnesota Vikings have selected receiver Stefon Diggs out of Maryland in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
Diggs provides second-year quarterback Teddy Bridgewater with another offensive weapon and should be able to contribute in the return game immediately.
Stefon Diggs Bio
Position: WR
School: Maryland
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-0
Weight: 195 lbs.
Age: 21
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd Dash | 4.46 sec |
| Bench Press | N/A |
| Vertical Jump | 35.0 inches |
| Broad Jump | 115.0 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.03 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.32 sec |
Strengths
- Demonstrates good body control near the sideline and along the boundary in the end zone. Understands where he is on the field at all times.
- Good kick returner. Shows excellent vision to find holes and make plays with the ball in his hands.
- Attacks the ball in the air and has strong hands. Despite his six-foot frame, he makes a surprising number of plays on 50-50 balls.
- Stretches the defense and gets behind coverage. Often gets defenders leaning the wrong way before coming out of his breaks.
Weaknesses
- Injuries are a concern. Never played a full season at Maryland. Suffered a lacerated kidney in 2014.
- Shies away from contact and it can affect his route running.
- Struggles against press coverage and can get overpowered by defenders.
- Discipline can be an issue. Diggs was suspended one game for pregame actions against Penn State in November.
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