Stefon Diggs is a well-known NFL wide receiver who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. He has also played for the Minnesota Vikings, but where did he start his football journey? The answer is the University of Maryland, College Park. Diggs played for the Maryland Terrapins football team from 2012 to 2014.

Diggs received an athletic scholarship to attend Maryland, which was a surprise to many as he was being heavily recruited by other big-name schools such as Florida, Auburn, Ohio State, and USC. So why did Diggs choose Maryland? One of the main reasons was Mike Locksley, who was the offensive coordinator at Maryland at the time. Locksley was known for recruiting talent in the Atlantic region and was also a great developer of football talent.

Diggs was a big-time prospect, and Locksley promised him early action on the field, which might not have been the case if he had chosen other schools. Additionally, Diggs had a friend and teammate from high school, Wes Brown, who had also committed to Maryland. Brown was a 4-star running back and one of the top 100 players in America. The two had been playing together and causing chaos in Maryland area defenses, and Diggs likely wanted to keep the tandem going.

Diggs is a Maryland native, and playing in his home state was a huge factor in his decision. He wanted to be able to give back to his hometown and have the support of his community. He stated in an interview with Scout.com, "Where else is a better place to do it than your city...your city's always behind you so it's only right to give back...I have the most supporters here and I feel like I'm gonna do it here … you gotta give respect to your hometown school. At the end it became more than just respect. It became where I belong."

In summary, Stefon Diggs attended the University of Maryland, College Park on an athletic scholarship. He chose Maryland over other big-name schools because of the promise of early action on the field, the coaching staff, and the opportunity to play with a friend from high school. Playing in his home state and giving back to his community were also important factors in his decision.