Quandre Diggs

BIOGRAPHY

Quandre Diggs, born on January 22, 1993, is recognized as an esteemed professional American football player known primarily for his position as safety for the Tennessee Titans, part of the acclaimed National Football League (NFL). Diggs’s journey to where he is now began at Angleton High School where he swiftly revealed his talents on the football team. Primarily playing cornerback and safety, he also exhibited his adaptability by occasionally taking the role of quarterback, a pivotal position in any offensive strategy. His broad skill and ability did not go unnoticed, and by his senior year ESPN.com marked him as a four-star recruit and the top-ranked cornerback nationwide in the Class of 2011.

Following his successful high school career, Diggs was ready to further develop his football acumen at the University of Texas, where he played from 2011 to 2014. Under the guidance of head coaches Mack Brown and Charlie Strong, he quickly distinguished himself. As a testament to his performance, Diggs started 49 of the 52 games he played in during his time at the university. His first-year performance was rewarded when he clinched the title of the Big 12 Conference Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2011. When his collegiate career culminated in 2014, Diggs found himself sharing the ninth spot on the University’s all-time interceptions with 11 and ninth with 37 career pass breakups to his name.

Diggs’s entry into the professional league unfolded with his entry into the Senior Bowl in December 2014. Eventually, his consistent and notable performances paid off in the 2015 NFL draft when the Detroit Lions selected him in the sixth round, making him the 26th cornerback to be drafted that year. In May, the Lions solidified their commitment to Diggs by signing him to a $2.39 million contract for four years.

While Diggs started off his NFL career as a cornerback, his adaptability would come to the fore again as he seamlessly transitioned to safety. At the Lions, he began as a first-team nickelback before eventually ascending to the role of starter for various positions and bringing commendable finesse to each one.

It was in 2019 that a change of scenery presented itself in the form of a trade deal. The Seattle Seahawks traded a fifth-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft for Diggs. Thus began Diggs’s career in the Seahawks, where, with his characteristic flair and relentless pursuit of victory, he continued to impress football enthusiasts all over the country.

Notably, within weeks of joining the Seahawks, Diggs had not only made a successful interception but also brought about a fantastic win during a high-stakes overtime game against the San Francisco 49ers. His subsequent performance in 2020 led to him being chosen for the Pro Bowl and becoming the National Football Conference (NFC) starter at free safety.

In May 2021, Diggs announced that he’d be switching his number 37 to number 6, in compliance with a new NFL jersey ruling., However, the final week of the 2021 season marked an unfortunate incident for the player as he sustained a dislocated ankle and broken right fibula during a game against the Cardinals which inevitably meant spending the 2022 season regaining full fitness.

Nevertheless, Diggs’s commitment to the game and outstanding contributions on the field remained unwavering. In fact, the Seahawks honoured his incredible career trajectory by signing him to a $40 million extension for another three seasons in March 2022. As of 2024, Diggs has been playing for the Tennessee Titans, continuing to deliver thrilling plays and thereby further cementing his place in football history.

A fun fact apart from his professional achievements, Diggs is the younger half-brother to Quentin Jammer, a former NFL defensive back keeping the family name reputed in the NFL history.