ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Navy linebacker Diego Fagot has been signed as an undrafted free agent by the Baltimore Ravens. It is the third-consecutive year a Navy football player was either signed as an undrafted free agent or was drafted and the 10^th in the Ken Niumatalolo era (2008-present).  Cornerback Cameron Kinley was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last year and in 2020 quarterback Malcolm Perry was drafted in the seventh round as a wide receiver by the Miami Dolphins. 
 
"I am humbled and blessed to say that I'm a Raven," said Fagot.  Thank you to all the Navy fans and staff who have supported me thus far. Let's get to work."
 
"I am super excited for Diego," said Navy head football coach Ken Niumatalolo.  "He is the best defensive player we have had since I've been at Navy and I'm excited for him to continue his journey."
 
"I am so thrilled for and proud of Diego," said Navy defensive coordinator Brian Newberry. "No one deserves it more than he does. He's a great player and a better person. An opportunity is all he needs. I am very confident that a lot of teams will regret not having drafted him."
 
"I'm so excited for Diego and his family," said Navy linebackers coach P.J. Volker.  "His dream is becoming realized with a first-class organization. The Ravens are adding a phenomenal person on and off the field."
 
Fagot was a four-year letterwinner for Navy and finished his career with 282 tackles, 35.5 tackles for a loss, 9.5 sacks, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries, five forced fumbles and one glorious fake punt that helped win this year's Army-Navy game.
 
He is just the third player in school history to lead his team in tackles for three-straight years and the 35.5 tackles for a loss are the sixth most in school history.
 
Fagot was a three-time All-American Athletic Conference selection (first team in 2019 and 2021 and second team in 2020), a Fourth-Team All-American by Phil Steele (2021), All-East (2021), Liberty Bowl Defensive Most Valuable Player (2019) and the East-West Shrine Game Most Valuable Player (2021). He is the only Navy player to be named All-AAC multiple times.
 
He led Navy to the 2019 Commander-In-Chief's Trophy, the 2019 Liberty Bowl Championship and a share of the 2021 CIC Trophy.
 
Fagot, who was one of Navy's four team captains this year, finished his career on a high note in Navy's 17-13 win over Army. He led the team with nine tackles, including teaming up with sophomore defensive end Jacob Busic on the final stop of the game, and pulled off a four-yard run on a surprise fake punt that picked up a critical first down and set up Navy's final three points of the contest.
 
 
Navy players under Niumatalolo that participated in an NFL camp
Player                         Team                                       Year                 Drafted/Free Agent
Diego Fagot                 Baltimore Ravens                   2022                Free Agent
Cameron Kinley          Tampa Bay Buccaneers          2021                Free Agent
Malcolm Perry            Miami Dolphins                        2020                Drafted/7^th round
Paul Quessenberry*   New England Patriots             2020                Free Agent
Keenan Reynolds        Baltimore Ravens                  2016                Drafted/6^th round
Chris Swain                 San Diego Chargers               2016                Free Agent
Joe Cardona                New England Patriots            2015                Drafted/5^th round
Eric Kettani                 New England Patriots             2009                Free Agent
Shun White                 New England Patriots             2009                Free Agent
Tyree Barnes               New England Patriots             2009                Free Agent