Diego Pavia remains on NFL Draft board, projected late pick due to height concerns
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Updated · Tennessean · Apr 25
Diego Pavia remains on NFL Draft board, projected late pick due to height concerns
12 articles · Updated · Tennessean · Apr 25
After six rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is still available, projected as a seventh-round pick or undrafted free agent because he measured 5-9⅞ at the Senior Bowl.
Pavia, runner-up for the 2025 Heisman Trophy, led the SEC last season with 29 touchdowns and a 170.4 quarterback rating, but his height has caused teams to hesitate.
Despite his record-setting college career and high profile, Pavia is ranked the No. 12 quarterback on Mel Kiper's board, with several taller quarterbacks already selected in earlier rounds.
Could Diego Pavia's best chance at a pro career now lie in the CFL or UFL?
Is Diego Pavia's story a cautionary tale for all undersized college quarterbacks?
Beyond his height, what red flags made every NFL team pass on the Heisman finalist?
Does a record-setting college career no longer matter if a QB doesn't fit the NFL mold?
How did the Heisman winner become the top pick while the runner-up went undrafted?