
#28 CB · Green Bay Packers
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'1"
Weight
202 lbs
Age
27
College
Alabama
Draft
2020, Rd 2, #51
CB Rank
#35 / 270
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On the field, Trevon Diggs grades out as a strong CB for Green Bay Packers (B+ Performance). That places him 35th of 270 graded cornerbacks. Against that production, his deal reads as a clear bargain on the Contract Value Index (A) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is sharply negative (F Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
| Year | Team | GP | INT | PD | Tkl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 67 | 20 | 63 | 242 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 9 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 11 | 2 | 11 | 42 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 2 |
AAV
$795K/yr
Trevon Diggs' $795K deal lands at an A Contract Value Index, signaling a measured outcome for Green Bay. The contract represents a basement-level investment for a veteran cornerback, which reflects both the Packers' financial caution and the broader market's reassessment of Diggs following his 2023 ACL injury and his inability to recapture his 2021 Pro Bowl form. In the 2025 season, Diggs appeared in 9 games and logged 27 tackles—production that, while modest, doesn't align with the narrative of complete incapacity that has dominated public perception since his release after just two appearances in Green Bay. At 27 and in his sixth NFL season, Diggs sits at a career crossroads: his B+ performance grade suggests he retains functional cornerback capabilities, yet the Packers' swift pivot to signing cornerback depth immediately after releasing him has sent a clear organizational signal that he falls short of their current competitive needs. The mediaFraming surrounding his departure—treating it as an elegiac decline rather than a roster-management pause—has compounded reputational damage and left his standing as a reclamation project heading into 2026. The CVI reflects this reality: it's neither a steal nor an albatross, but rather a low-cost, low-commitment hedge on a former talent in limbo, allowing any team to evaluate him with minimal financial exposure.
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Trevon's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Trevon Diggs arrives in Green Bay carrying significant pedigree as a former Cowboys starter, bringing 67 career games of starting experience despite his rookie classification here. Early returns earn him a solid B+, respectable for a cornerback still acclimating to a new system and coaching staff. By rookie-equivalent benchmarks, his floor is already established — the ceiling question is how quickly he adapts to Green Bay's defensive scheme. Diggs is posting 3.00 tackles per game, meaningfully above the NFL average of 2.31, signaling active, engaged play in run support and underneath zones. That production suggests he's not shying away from contact or responsibility in the open field. The concern worth monitoring is consistency — his season grades have slipped from a B in 2024 down to a C in 2025, indicating some regression that needs addressing before it hardens into a trend. If Diggs can arrest that downward trajectory and reassert the ball-hawking instincts that once made him one of the league's premier interception threats, Green Bay could have a legitimate CB1 on their hands. Watch his press coverage efficiency and contested-catch numbers as the season develops — those will reveal whether the 2025 dip is situational or structural. At 27, his developmental window remains open, and a strong finish could reset his trajectory entering what should be prime years.
Trevon Diggs ranks 35th of 270 graded cornerbacks by performance. That slots Trevon between Riq Woolen (B+) just ahead and Deommodore Lenoir (B+) just behind.
Graded higher
Riq WoolenPhiladelphia EaglesB+Trent McduffieLos Angeles RamsB+Quinyon MitchellPhiladelphia EaglesB+Graded lower
Deommodore LenoirSan Francisco 49ersPublic perception of Trevon Diggs sits at an F sentiment grade, capturing how the Green Bay Packers fan base and beat writers are framing his role. The narrative is brutal: a former Pro Bowl cornerback who led the league in interceptions during his 2021 breakout season has been released after just two games on a near-minimum deal, and that swift exit is being read as a damning indictment of his current viability rather than as a roster-management miscalculation. Media coverage has pivoted decisively from celebrating his ball-hawking pedigree to treating his story as an elegiac decline narrative—one compounded by a torn ACL in 2023 that appears to have left permanent gaps in his on-field reliability. The disconnect is stark: his performance grade sits at B+, suggesting he's still capable, yet the public perception is that multiple evaluators (starting with Green Bay) have assessed him and found him wanting, which is among the most damaging signals a veteran can receive. Adding fuel is the Packers' subsequent pivot—signing cornerback depth (Marlon Jones, Brandon Cisse) shortly after releasing him—which reads as organizational whiplash and has left fans angry and bewildered about why the team created this problem in the first place. Diggs' own cryptic social media response has only stoked speculation about internal friction, further darkening the narrative. Heading into 2026, his public standing has shifted from proven playmaker to a reclamation project fighting an uphill battle to resurrect his career elsewhere.
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| 2022 | ![]() | 17 | 3 | 14 | 59 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 16 | 11 | 21 | 52 |
| 2020 | ![]() | 12 | 3 | 14 | 58 |
Updated May 23, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
C
2025
(50% weight)
B
2024
(30% weight)
C
2023
(20% weight)
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