Deion Sanders supports Diego Pavia after 2026 NFL Draft disappointment

6 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Apr 26

Despite a standout season with 3,539 yards and 29 touchdowns for Vanderbilt, Diego Pavia went undrafted and remains unsigned as a free agent.
Sanders, recalling his son Shedeur's draft slide in 2025, publicly encouraged Pavia to persevere and prove doubters wrong.
Pavia was a Heisman Trophy runner-up and led Vanderbilt to a 10-win season, but his NFL journey now diverges from fellow finalists like Fernando Mendoza, who was drafted first overall.

Heisman runner-up to undrafted: Is Pavia's fall the most shocking in modern NFL draft history?

Did Diego Pavia's 'villain' persona or his physical traits ultimately sink his NFL draft stock?

Which NFL team will gamble on Pavia, and could he become the league's next great underdog story?

How much did his public association with Johnny Manziel actually cost the former Vanderbilt star?

Does the NFL draft process unfairly penalize players with strong, unconventional personalities?