Get to know Fadil Diggs, the defensive lineman selected by the Saints with the 254th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Multi-school leader
After graduating from Texas A&M, Diggs transferred to Syracuse in December of 2024. Diggs made an impact with both squads, being named a three-time team captain — twice at Texas A&M and once at Syracuse.
All-Conference Recognition
Diggs earned All-ACC honorable mention honors during his lone season with Syracuse in 2024. Diggs led the Orange in both tackles for loss (14.0) and sacks (7.5) during the 2024 season.
Productive Pass Rusher
Across his college career with the Aggies and Orange, Diggs tallied 120 career tackles, 15.5 sacks, 32.5 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, three pass breakups and a blocked
kick.
High School Stardom
The East Camden, NJ native was named the 2019 New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year after a dominant senior season at Woodrow Wilson High School. Diggs excelled as a two-way player, tallying 99 tackles including 19.0 sacks and five forced fumbles in addition to recording 67 catches for 1,033 yards and 11 touchdowns on offense.
Brotherly Bond
Diggs played with his brother Fatim who was a redshirt freshman at Syracuse, appearing in three games on special teams and as a reserve linebacker in 2024.
Fadil Diggs | College Stats
| Year | GP | Tot Tkl | TFL | Sack | QBH | FF |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 9 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 28 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | 12 | 36 | 11.0 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 45 | 14.0 | 7.5 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 45 | 120 | 32.5 | 15.5 | 10 | 4 |
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints seventh round draft pick Fadil Diggs, defensive lineman from Syracuse, drafted 254th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints seventh round draft pick Fadil Diggs, defensive lineman from Syracuse, drafted 254th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints seventh round draft pick Fadil Diggs, defensive lineman from Syracuse, drafted 254th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints seventh round draft pick Fadil Diggs, defensive lineman from Syracuse, drafted 254th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints seventh round draft pick Fadil Diggs, defensive lineman from Syracuse, drafted 254th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints seventh round draft pick Fadil Diggs, defensive lineman from Syracuse, drafted 254th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints seventh round draft pick Fadil Diggs, defensive lineman from Syracuse, drafted 254th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints seventh round draft pick Fadil Diggs, defensive lineman from Syracuse, drafted 254th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints seventh round draft pick Fadil Diggs, defensive lineman from Syracuse, drafted 254th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints seventh round draft pick Fadil Diggs, defensive lineman from Syracuse, drafted 254th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints seventh round draft pick Fadil Diggs, defensive lineman from Syracuse, drafted 254th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints seventh round draft pick Fadil Diggs, defensive lineman from Syracuse, drafted 254th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints seventh round draft pick Fadil Diggs, defensive lineman from Syracuse, drafted 254th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Syracuse defensive lineman Fadil Diggs (10) sacks UNLV quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams (6) in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints seventh round draft pick Fadil Diggs, defensive lineman from Syracuse, drafted 254th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints seventh round draft pick Fadil Diggs, defensive lineman from Syracuse, drafted 254th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
