Tom Pelissero discusses Diego Pavia's NFL draft stock and team perception

8 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Apr 25

Four quarterbacks have been selected in the first three rounds, while Vanderbilt's Heisman runner-up Diego Pavia remains undrafted, with teams weighing his size and potential late-round selection or free agent signing.
Pavia led the SEC last season in completion percentage (70.6), touchdown passes (29), yards per attempt (9.4), and quarterback rating (170.4), impressing coaches with his competitiveness and leadership at a revitalized Vanderbilt program.
Despite concerns about his 5'10" height and decision-making, scouts praise Pavia's athleticism and experience, projecting him as a sixth- or seventh-round pick who could quickly adapt to an NFL playbook.

Is Diego Pavia's confidence his greatest asset or the reason he is undrafted?

Which NFL offense is the perfect fit for an undersized, mobile playmaker like Pavia?

Will Pavia's 'I'm here to take a job' attitude scare away teams needing a reliable backup?

Are NFL teams overthinking size while ignoring a quarterback's proven ability to win?

Could a Heisman runner-up with a 10-win SEC record be this year's biggest draft steal?