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Vikings WR Stefon Diggs debuts on NFL Network’s Top 100 of 2018

By Adam Carlson

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 31: Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears on December 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 31: Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears on December 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /
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Stefon Diggs hadn’t been a part of previous Top 100 lists by NFL Network until now, when the Vikings receiver was named the 65th best player of 2018.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver has been making a great impression on fans and the National Football League since being drafted in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft out of the University of Maryland.

During his three seasons with the Vikings, Diggs has been able to consistently prove to be a reliable pass catcher with the potential to gain huge yards after the reception while paired with Adam Thielen in Minnesota’s offense.

Diggs continues to gain recognition as he remains productive and has earned a spot on NFL Network’s Top 100 of 2018 list, landing in the 65th spot on the countdown as shared on their official website and the Vikings Twitter account!

Diggs joins Minnesota teammates Linval Joseph at 83rd and Kirk Cousins at 94th on the countdown which should feature several more members of the Vikings as the top 60 players continue to be revealed 10 at a time.

Since this list is based on voting from players around the league, there is a lot of respect that can be seen based on the results. And while Diggs is thankful for the love from other players, he isn’t happy to rest on his laurels.

https://twitter.com/stefondiggs/status/996190676894343168

In three seasons in the league, Stefon Diggs has caught 200 passes for 2472 total yards and 15 touchdowns, averaging 60.6 yards per game over the course of 40 career games played.

Of course, Diggs gained massive media attention following his game-winning reception in the closing moments of the Divisional Round of the playoffs this year when he caught a game-winning walk-off touchdown against the New Orleans Saints, adding more clout to his notoriety.

Entering the final year of his contract with Minnesota and could be looking to cash in on his performances with a big multi-year deal.

Next: Projecting the Vikings' final 2018 roster (Post-draft)

Congratulations to Stefon Diggs on representing the Minnesota Vikings in the Top 100 Players of 2018 countdown from NFL Network. Considering this is his first appearance on the lists, the future installments of the feature could find him moving even closer to the number one spot!

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