Diego Pavia first Heisman finalist undrafted in 12 years: 2026 NFL Draft tracker live updates originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia put up a combined 4,401 yards both through the air and on the ground in the 2025 season. The runner-up for the Heisman Trophy scored almost 40 touchdowns combined. A 170-season rating average and almost 71% completions should have put him firmly in the top 100.
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However, there are several factors working against Pavia. He was listed by Vanderbilt to be 6’0. While that is respectable,
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