Former NFL star explains why Diego Pavia wasn’t drafted
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, despite finishing second in Heisman voting and being named SEC Offensive Player of the Year, went undrafted in the NFL Draft, surprising many observers.
- Former NFL player Tyrann Mathieu suggested Pavia's undrafted status was due to distractions from his celebrity lifestyle, including frequent podcast appearances and public partying, which raised concerns about his focus.
- Pavia's smaller-than-average size for an NFL quarterback and a controversial attitude, exemplified by his post-Heisman comments comparing himself to Johnny Manziel, likely hurt his draft prospects.
- Unlike Manziel, whose talent outweighed his off-field issues, Pavia was unable to convince scouts to overlook similar concerns.
- Despite not being drafted, Pavia received an invitation to participate in the Baltimore Ravens minicamp, offering him a potential opportunity to prove himself.
