Undrafted Diego Pavia gets long awaited NFL opportunity
The NFL delivered a record-setting 2026 NFL Draft this past week, packed with big moments, blockbuster trades, and life-changing selections. The draft also delivered several disappointments. Diego Pavia, a quarterback from Vanderbilt Commodores football, went unselected after three days.
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The NFL delivered a record-setting 2026 NFL Draft this past week, packed with big moments, blockbuster trades, and life-changing selections. The draft also delivered several disappointments. Diego Pavia, a quarterback from Vanderbilt Commodores football, went unselected after three days.
Pavia entered the draft as a long shot. He lacked the ideal measurables for an NFL quarterback and carried some character concerns. MORE: Diego Pavia sweepstakes could come down to these 3 NFL teams Even so, he still received an opportunity after the draft.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN , Pavia earned an invitation to a rookie camp. Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) runs past Tennessee defenders during the third quarter at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. , Saturday, Nov.