Stefon Diggs stays unsigned, however he clearly doesn’t view himself as a participant who must be measured towards the underside half of any extensive receiver depth chart.
The free-agent wide receiver said in a video posted to his YouTube channel that there’s not a No. 2 extensive receiver within the NFL higher than him, arguing that even when groups determine their high receivers first, his résumé and manufacturing nonetheless examine favorably with the subsequent group. “My opinion, I can compete with anybody,” Diggs mentioned. “But take those [top wide receivers] as your 1s, right? You can’t name a No. 2 better than me.” ESPN reported Diggs made the remarks whereas discussing his place within the present receiver market.
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That claim issues in Baltimore as a result of the Ravens already know Zay Flowers is Lamar Jackson’s high extensive receiver. The query is what occurs behind him. Rashod Bateman stays the projected No. 2 choice. At the identical time, Devontez Walker, LaJohntay Wester, Ja’Kobi Lane, and Elijah Sarratt enter coaching camp attempting to show Baltimore has sufficient solutions within the passing sport.
Diggs, 32, grew to become a free agent after New England launched him in March. ESPN reported he led the Patriots with 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and 4 touchdowns through the 2025 common season, then added 14 catches for 110 yards and a landing throughout their Super Bowl run. The NFL additionally closed its private conduct evaluate final month after figuring out there was inadequate proof of a coverage violation, based on CBS Sports.
None of that mechanically makes Diggs a Ravens goal. Baltimore has invested in youthful receivers and has main roles to type out earlier than contemplating one other veteran addition. Still, his level applies. Championship offenses want somebody past the No. 1 receiver to win when protection tilts towards the highest choice.
For the Ravens, which means Bateman and the younger receivers should reply rapidly. Diggs’ claim could also be about himself, however it additionally frames Baltimore’s largest extensive receiver query coming into camp.
This article initially appeared on Ravens Wire: Stefon Diggs makes bold claim about NFL’s No. 2 receivers