Stefon Diggs | Age, NFL Career, Stats & Personal Life

Stefon Diggs is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Commanders of the NFL. Known for sharp route-running, dependable hands, and big-game catches, he has also played for the Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, and New England Patriots.

His career, family life, and public relationship with Cardi B have kept him in the spotlight.

Who Is Stefon Diggs?

Stefon Diggs is a veteran NFL wide receiver whose production has made him one of the best-known receivers of his era.

Born in Maryland, he rose from a highly ranked high school prospect to a fifth-round draft pick, then built a career with four Pro Bowl selections and more than 11,700 regular-season receiving yards by October 2026.

Stefon Diggs at a Glance

The key facts about Diggs include his Maryland roots, his wide receiver position, and his 12th NFL season in 2026.

FACT	DETAIL
Full name	Stefon Marsean Diggs
Date of birth	November 29, 1993
Age	32 as of October 20, 2026
Birthplace	Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
Height and listed weight	6 feet, 191 pounds
Position	Wide receiver
College	University of Maryland
Current team	Washington Commanders
Jersey number	No. 3
NFL draft	2015, Round 5, pick 146
Regular-season career totals	966 receptions, 11,718 receiving yards, 78 receiving touchdowns, through October 20, 2026

Early Life and Family Background

Diggs was born on November 29, 1993, in Gaithersburg and grew up in the Maryland area. His father, Aron Diggs, died in January 2008 from congestive heart failure, when Stefon was 14. The loss changed family life and pushed him to take on more responsibility at home.

Diggs has spoken about the importance of looking after his younger brothers, including Trevon Diggs, who also became an NFL player, and Darez, who played college football. His decision to stay close to home for college was tied to those family responsibilities, not only to football.

College Career at Maryland

Diggs played three seasons for the University of Maryland Terrapins from 2012 through 2014. He finished with 150 receptions, 2,227 receiving yards, and 14 receiving touchdowns, leaving a strong mark on the school’s record book despite missing time with injuries during college.

A standout at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney, Maryland, Diggs entered college as a highly rated recruit. He left Maryland after his junior season and entered the 2015 NFL Draft, where Minnesota selected him in the fifth round with the 146th overall pick.

NFL Career: Vikings, Bills, Texans, Patriots, and Commanders

Diggs built his reputation with Minnesota before becoming a leading target in Buffalo and later moving through Houston, New England, and Washington. His path shows how a receiver can turn a mid-round draft selection into a long career through route precision, separation, and consistent production.

These milestones help explain how his career developed:

• 2015 to 2019, Minnesota Vikings: Diggs broke through as a rookie and became part of the famous 2018 playoff win over New Orleans, catching the last-second touchdown now known as the Minneapolis Miracle.
• 2020 to 2023, Buffalo Bills: A trade brought Diggs to Buffalo, where he quickly became a top target for quarterback Josh Allen and led the NFL in receptions and receiving yards in 2020.
• 2024, Houston Texans: Diggs recorded 47 catches for 496 yards and three touchdowns in eight games before a torn ACL ended his season.
• 2025, New England Patriots: After returning from the knee injury, he caught 85 passes for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns and helped New England reach Super Bowl LX.
• 2026, Washington Commanders: The Patriots released him in March, and Washington signed him in August on a one-year contract.

Stefon Diggs Stats and Career Achievements

Through October 20, 2026, Diggs had 966 receptions for 11,718 receiving yards and 78 receiving touchdowns in the NFL regular season. His 2026 totals at that point were 24 catches, 214 yards, and four touchdowns across five games, according to NFL statistics.

His most notable achievements include:

• Four Pro Bowl selections from 2020 through 2023.
• Two All-Pro selections, including first-team honors in 2020.
• NFL leader in receptions, with 127, and receiving yards, with 1,535, during the 2020 season.
• Six consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons from 2018 through 2023.
• A defining role in the Vikings’ 2018 playoff win over the Saints, one of the most memorable finishes in NFL postseason history.

The totals show both his peak and his staying power. Diggs produced at least 1,000 receiving yards in six straight seasons before the 2024 injury interrupted that run, and his 2025 return gave him another 1,000-yard season.

What Is Stefon Diggs’ Contract With the Commanders?

The Washington Commanders signed Diggs to a one-year deal in August 2026, with reported incentives that could raise its value to $12 million. Contract tracking site Spotrac lists the base deal at $8 million, including a $2 million signing bonus and $7.15 million guaranteed, with additional incentives available.

The move brought Diggs back near his Maryland hometown and gave Washington another experienced receiver. It followed his one-season stint in New England, where the Patriots released him at the start of the 2026 league year as a cost-saving move.

What Is Stefon Diggs’ Net Worth?

Stefon Diggs does not have a publicly verified net worth figure, so any exact total should be treated as an estimate. Some entertainment and finance websites place his net worth near $60 million, but those estimates are not audited financial disclosures and may rely on incomplete information.

A more concrete measure is his reported NFL income. Spotrac lists roughly $166.9 million in career earnings including his 2026 contract year. Career earnings are not the same as net worth because taxes, agent fees, living costs, investments, and other financial choices affect how much wealth a person keeps.

How Many Kids Does Stefon Diggs Have?

Public reporting does not agree on the total number of Diggs’ children. PEOPLE documented three children by early 2026, while some later outlets reported a total of six; the full count has not been consistently confirmed by equally strong, direct reporting, so the larger number should be presented with caution.

The most clearly documented details are that Diggs became a father to daughter Nova in October 2016, shares daughter Charliee Harper Diggs-Lopera with model Aileen Lopera, and welcomed a son with Cardi B in November 2025.

Paternity testing confirmed he was Charliee’s father in 2025. Diggs has generally kept much of his children’s private lives away from the spotlight.

Are Stefon Diggs and Cardi B Still Together?

Diggs and Cardi B publicly confirmed their relationship in 2025 and welcomed a son in November of that year, but their current relationship status is not definitively confirmed in public as of October 2026. Reports of a split surfaced in early 2026, followed by sightings and reports that suggested they might be reconnecting.

In June 2026, Diggs described Cardi as someone he loved and said they were doing well, but when asked directly whether they were back together, he said people would have to ask her. The comments showed affection without settling the question.

Diggs has no publicly confirmed wife, and no marriage to Cardi B has been announced.

What Happened in Stefon Diggs’ Chef Case?

Diggs was found not guilty of felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery on May 5, 2026. He was arrested and charged in December 2025 after an alleged December 2 dispute at his home in Dedham, Massachusetts, involving his former personal chef, Jamila Adams, also known as Mila.

Adams testified that Diggs slapped and choked her during an argument. Diggs denied the allegations, and his defense challenged her account. After a two-day trial, the jury acquitted him of both charges. The case therefore ended without a criminal conviction or jail sentence for those allegations.

What Is Stefon Diggs’ Current Injury Status?

Diggs returned from a hamstring issue to play against the San Francisco 49ers on October 19, 2026, after missing Washington’s previous game. He caught six passes for 44 yards and a touchdown in that matchup.

As of October 20, the Commanders were heading into their Week 7 bye, with their next scheduled game against Philadelphia on November 1.

Stefon Diggs is one of several standout NFL wide receivers profiled on Days Magazine. Readers can also explore the careers of Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings, Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams, DK Metcalf of the Pittsburgh Steelers, former star Antonio Brown, and return specialist Braxton Berrios of the New York Giants.

Conclusion

Stefon Diggs remains a major NFL name because of his production, high-profile playoff moments, and ability to return from a serious knee injury. His move to Washington gives him another chance to contribute as a veteran receiver, while his family life and public legal case continue to draw attention.

The clearest picture of Diggs comes from separating confirmed career records and court outcomes from estimates and unverified personal claims.