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.

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]

References

  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. ^ "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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