Diego Fagot (born December 30, 1997)[1] is an American professional football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football for the Navy Midshipmen and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Baltimore Ravens after the 2022 NFL draft.

Diego Fagot
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Fagot with Navy in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1997-12-30) December 30, 1997 (age 26)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:238 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:Calvary Christian
(Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
College:Navy (2018–2021)
Position:Linebacker
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early years

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Fagot was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,[2] and played high school football for the Calvary Christian Eagles.[3]

College career

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Fagot played college football at the United States Naval Academy for the Navy Midshipmen from 2018 to 2021. He was named All-AAC twice.[2]

Professional career

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Baltimore Ravens

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After not being drafted, Fagot was signed by the Baltimore Ravens on May 23, 2022.[4] He was waived on August 23, 2022.[5]

Houston Roughnecks

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Fagot was selected by the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL on November 16, 2022.[6] He was released on February 11, 2023.[7]

New England Patriots

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Fagot signed with the New England Patriots on July 24, 2023.[8] He was waived/injured on August 27, 2023, and placed on injured reserve.[9][10] He was released on September 1.[11]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

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During the off-season on February 27, 2024, Fagot signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, marking his first venture into the Canadian Football League.[12] He was released on June 1.[13]

References

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  1. ^ "Diego Fagot (LB)". ESPN.com.
  2. ^ a b "Diego Fagot (LB)". navysports.com.
  3. ^ "Diego Fagot (ILB)". rivals.com.
  4. ^ Brown, Clifton (May 23, 2022). "Ravens Sign Former Navy Linebacker Diego Fagot". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  5. ^ "Ravens Trim Roster to 80 Players". baltimoreravens.com. May 23, 2022.
  6. ^ "XFL Draft 2022: Houston Roughnecks take UCF running back Adrian Killins in 1st round". ABC13 Houston. November 16, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  7. ^ Willsmore, Evan (February 11, 2023). "Houston Roughnecks Finalize 51-Man Roster, Make Trade Before Deadline". xflnewshub.com. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  8. ^ "Report: Patriots Sign WR Jalen Hurd, LB Diego Fagot to Fill Out 90-man Roster". patriots.com. July 24, 2023.
  9. ^ "Patriots Release 11 Players". Patriots.com. August 27, 2023.
  10. ^ Thomas, Oliver (August 30, 2023). "Linebacker Diego Fagot reverts to Patriots' injured reserve after clearing waivers". Pats Pulpit. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  11. ^ "Diego Fagot: Cut by New England". www.cbssports.com. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  12. ^ "RIDERS ADD TWO-TIME ALL-AAC LINEBACKER DIEGO FAGOT". Riderville.com. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  13. ^ https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/
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