Trevon Diggs is an American football player who currently plays as a cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL).
He was born on September 20, 1997, in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and attended the University of Alabama, where he played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Diggs was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, and he quickly made an impact in his rookie season.
In 2020, he started in 11 games and recorded three interceptions, 14 passes defended, and 58 tackles.
He was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for November 2020 and was also named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.
In the 2021 NFL season, Diggs has continued to impress, recording two interceptions in the first two games of the season.
He is known for his athleticism, speed, and ball-hawking skills, which make him a formidable opponent for opposing quarterbacks.
Diggs is considered one of the rising stars in the NFL and is expected to have a bright future in the league.
Trevon Diggs replacement
Dallas Cowboys plan to replace Diggs in the starting lineup with DaRon Bland, who is currently the team’s nickelback.
Bland is expected to take Diggs’ spot outside, with veteran Jourdan Lewis moving into the nickelback role.
Who is DaRon Bland?
Bland is an American football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL).
He was born on July 12, 1999.
Bland grew up in Modesto, California, and attended Central Catholic High School, where he was named the Valley Oak League Defensive Player of the Year as a senior.
He played college football at Sacramento State before transferring to Fresno State.
Bland began his college career at Sacramento State, where he was named first-team All-Big Sky Conference as a junior.
After his senior season was canceled and moved to the spring, he transferred to Fresno State.
In the 2022 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Bland in the fifth round (167th overall).
Bland has played for the Dallas Cowboys since being drafted in 2022, and wears jersey number 26.
In January 2023, Bland exited a game during the third quarter due to a chest injury, but there appeared to be no concern about his status moving forward.
In December 2022, Bland played in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles, which was reviewed on YouTube.
As of Week 16 of the 2029 NFL season, Bland’s career NFL statistics include 1 interception, 2 passes defensed and 1 fumble recovery.
