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Butler's role scaled back

Inside linebacker Donald Butler has been removed from much of the team's nickel package, yielding to veteran Na'il Diggs in those situations. Chargers coaches believe that less responsibility will help the young player become more effective.

"It takes some pressure off of Donald from an information standpoint," defensive coordinator Greg Manusky said. "It's a good little balance between Butler and Diggs, and I think it works well for both players."
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Na?il Diggs is getting comfortable. Donald Butler is allowed to focus. Larry English is letting loose.

The Chargers linebackers are working in concert separately, getting in a groove by assuming a role.

Diggs, in his 12th NFL season and with his fourth team, has rarely seen anything like it.

?As long as you?ve got coaches who are willing to do that ? exploit players? talents ? you?ve got a chance to win,? said Diggs, who joined the Chargers on Sept. 3. ?I?ve seen very talented guys, for whatever reason, not get an opportunity to get on the field. These coaches are using guys.

?I like it. I feel like I?m in a position to make plays, the way I?m being utilized, not just out there to take up space. Linebacker is the hardest position on defense ... We all have special talents. You don?t have to be an every-down guy.?

Diggs? participation has increased each of the three weeks he?s been active. The past two weeks, his playing third down has allowed Donald Butler to focus on running downs. Butler has 14 tackles in the past two games.
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http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/oct/07/chargers-orchestrating-linebacker-symphony/
 
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Former Packers LB Na?il Diggs is among the 24 current and former NFL players slated to take part in the league?s seventh annual ?NFL Broadcast Boot Camp? at NFL Films in Mt. Laurel, N.J., from June 17-20.

The seminar includes instructors from the NFL?s various broadcast partners and introduces the participants to the different parts of broadcast operations. All the players will serve as live guest host on SiriusXM NFL Radio during the program.

Diggs, a fourth-round draft pick in 2000, played six seasons for the Packers. After his collegiate career at Ohio State, Diggs played in 84 games for Green Bay.
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http://blog.packers.com/2013/06/03/a-j-hawk-to-attend-nfl-broadcast-boot-camp/
 
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Remember When: A Family Dispute Brought Na’il Diggs to Ohio State​

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Diggs entered Signing Day expecting to attend USC, but after a family dispute altered his plans at the last minute, he signed with Ohio State instead.

Diggs appeared in 37 games over three seasons with the Buckeyes, developing into an All-American as a junior in 1999. That season, he led Ohio State with 94 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, six sacks and three forced fumbles. He recorded a career-high 14 tackles against Wisconsin and a career-high four tackles for loss against Miami in the Kickoff Classic.

Diggs entered the NFL draft in 2000 and became a top-100 selection when the Packers chose him with the No. 98 overall pick in the fourth round. He appeared in 170 games during a 12-year NFL career, recording 679 tackles, 71 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries and 33 pass breakups.

 
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Ohio State Adds Eight New Players to Its 2026 Roster

Ohio State added eight new Buckeyes to its 2026 roster this month. The group is headlined by three-star offensive lineman Tucker Smith, the lone member of Ohio State's 2026 recruiting class to enroll this summer. Dartmouth transfer offensive lineman Vasean Washington, a redshirt senior, is the...
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Ohio State Adds Eight New Players to Its 2026 Roster​

Among the six walk-ons, freshman linebacker Na'il Diggs Jr. and Notre Dame transfer kicker Marcello Diomede stand out. Diggs is the son of former Ohio State linebacker Na'il Diggs Sr., who played 12 seasons in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers, St. Louis Rams and San Diego Chargers. Diomede is expected to compete for the backup kicking job behind Baylor transfer Connor Hawkins this season.

No. 54 - LB Na’il Diggs Jr.​

  • Freshman
  • Walk-on
  • Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Charlotte Latin
  • Son of former Ohio State linebacker and 12-year NFL veteran, Na’il Diggs Sr.
  • Height: 6-1
  • Weight: 200
  • Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
  • Year: Freshman
Majoring in
  • Aviation Management
High School/Personal
  • Starred at linebacker and running back for Charlotte Latin
  • Participated in track and field, earning Latin Track Team Performer of the Year as a junior and senior, becoming a CISAA Conference Champion - Long Jump (21' 4.75") as a senior
  • Recorded personal bests as a junior in the long jump (22' 11" - Latin School Record), in the 100m (11.02) and in the triple jump (40' 9.25")
  • His father is Na’il Diggs Sr., who played at Ohio State from 1997-99, earning All-America honors as a junior and went on to play 12 seasons in the NFL for the Packers, Panthers, Rams and Chargers.
  • Also lettered in wrestling at 190 lbs, becoming a NCISAA state runner-up while also helping the team win a state title in 2026
  • Participated in Business Club was a Student Admissions Ambassador at Charlotte Latin
 
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