American football player (born 1997)
American football player
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 .
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]
References
^ "Diego Fagot (LB)" . ESPN.com .
^ a b "Diego Fagot (LB)" . navysports.com .
^ "Diego Fagot (ILB)" . rivals.com .
^ Brown, Clifton (May 23, 2022). "Ravens Sign Former Navy Linebacker Diego Fagot" . BaltimoreRavens.com . Retrieved September 3, 2023 .
^ "Ravens Trim Roster to 80 Players" . baltimoreravens.com . May 23, 2022.
^ "XFL Draft 2022: Houston Roughnecks take UCF running back Adrian Killins in 1st round" . ABC13 Houston . November 16, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2023 .
^ Willsmore, Evan (February 11, 2023). "Houston Roughnecks Finalize 51-Man Roster, Make Trade Before Deadline" . xflnewshub.com . Retrieved August 26, 2023 .
^ "Report: Patriots Sign WR Jalen Hurd, LB Diego Fagot to Fill Out 90-man Roster" . patriots.com . July 24, 2023.
^ "Patriots Release 11 Players" . Patriots.com . August 27, 2023.
^ Thomas, Oliver (August 30, 2023). "Linebacker Diego Fagot reverts to Patriots' injured reserve after clearing waivers" . Pats Pulpit . Retrieved August 30, 2023 .
^ "Diego Fagot: Cut by New England" . www.cbssports.com . Retrieved February 27, 2024 .
^ "RIDERS ADD TWO-TIME ALL-AAC LINEBACKER DIEGO FAGOT" . Riderville.com . Retrieved February 27, 2024 .
^ https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/
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