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Diego Pavia, New Mexico Heisman nominee, still waiting to be drafted
NFL.com graded the Vanderbilt quarterback as an average backup, and analysts say he could still go in the late rounds or sign as a free agent.
- On Saturday, April 25, 2026, former Vanderbilt quarterback and 2025 Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia remained undrafted after all 257 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft concluded.
- Scouts cited concerns regarding Pavia's height, measured at 5-foot-9 at the Senior Bowl, alongside his polarizing off-field persona as factors that limited his draft appeal.
- Despite the draft snub, Pavia completed 70.6 percent of his passes for 29 touchdowns in 2025, while totaling 444 completions across 26 career games at Vanderbilt.
- Pavia now seeks undrafted free agent opportunities, with teams like the Carolina Panthers showing interest, or he could pursue a professional career in the UFL or CFL.
- Historically, Pavia represents the first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch, marking a unique statistical outcome for a player with his collegiate resume.
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Diego Pavia Johnny Manziel Theo Von Party Miami Money Perhaps no prospect in the entire 2026 NFL Draft was more polarizing than Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia. On one hand, Pavia helped lead an historic two-year run for the Commodores and was a finalist for the 2025 Heisman Trophy. On the other hand, Pavia’s off-field antics and limited physical tools made it hard for NFL teams to use a high pick on them. In the end, none of the 32 teams in …
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