Tigers’ Diggs named as preseason all-star
By DON REBEL
TTM News Wire Services
Once known for a lethal ground attack featuring the hard-to-stop triple option flexbone, McKeesport’s offense may soon be referred to as Big Play ’Tae.
Senior wide receiver-linebacker Deamontae Diggs averaged more than 30 yards per catch a year ago and is ready for a bigger role this fall.
“His ball skills are amazing,” McKeesport coach Matt Miller said. “He has great hands and is outstanding at tracking the ball. He’s 6-foot-6, 214 pounds and can run.”
While Diggs said speed is something he needs to work on, he also admits size matters in going after the football.
“My height and how I get over defenders,” he said of his strengths.
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