Diego Fagot

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Diego Fagot
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Fagot with Navy in 2021
No. 42, 48, 54
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1997-12-30) December 30, 1997 (age 27)
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)
Undrafted: 2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Diego Fagot (born December 30, 1997) [1] is an American former professional football linebacker. 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.

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Early years

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

College career

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

Baltimore Ravens

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

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

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

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]

Fagot announced his retirement from football on October 28, 2024, with plans of commissioning in the United States Navy. [14]

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References

  1. ↑ "Diego Fagot (LB)". ESPN.com.
  2. 1 2 "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. ↑ "Cutdown Tracker: Teams make their final roster moves". Canadian Football League . June 1, 2024. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
  14. ↑ Fagot, Diego [@diegofagot54] (October 28, 2024). "Officially retired. Forever indebted to this game. I lived out my dreams and met all my best friends along the way. At this time, I am commissioning back into the Navy. Excited for this next chapter of life!" . Retrieved October 28, 2024– via Instagram.


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