Diego Pavia made his own bed, don’t feel bad for him
Diego Pavia’s story is one of the most remarkable in recent college football history. A zero-star recruit who won a junior college national title, transferred twice, sued the NCAA for an extra year of eligibility, and then led Vanderbilt to its first 10-win season ever. He threw for 3,539 yards and 29 touchdowns, rushed for 862 more yards, and finished second in Heisman voting.
The football resume is genuinely extraordinary. And yet, here we are. Undrafted.
Not even signed as an undrafted free agent. Just a tryout invite to the Baltimore Ravens’ rookie minicamp. Some people want you to feel sorry for him.
Don’t. MORE: Deion Sanders reacts to Diego Pavia going undrafted in 2026 NFL Draft Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Physical Limitations Are Real, Predictable Let’s start with the facts no one can dispute.
Pavia measured in at 5-foot-9 and 7/8 inches at the NFL Scouting Combine, shorter than any quarterback in the league and more than two inches shorter than the next-closest player. His arm tested as average at best. His 40-yard dash time of 4.