Diego Pavia made it rain at strip club weeks before 2026 NFL Draft
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Diego Pavia was seen at Knockouts Gentlemen’s Club in Albuquerque on March 8, spending several hours and throwing cash on stage about six weeks before going undrafted in the NFL Draft.
- Despite a strong 2025 season with 3,539 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, and notable rushing stats, concerns about Pavia’s size (5-foot-10) and some off-field behavior likely impacted his draft prospects.
- Pavia, a Heisman Trophy finalist, expressed frustration publicly after losing the award, which may have raised questions among NFL teams.
- After going undrafted, Pavia received an invitation to the Baltimore Ravens’ rookie minicamp, with reports indicating interest from multiple NFL teams for upcoming minicamps.
- ESPN analyst Adam Schefter noted that while Pavia is disappointed about not being drafted, he has several opportunities to join NFL rosters through minicamp invites.
