Deion Sanders has publicly supported Diego Pavia, encouraging him to stay strong as he pursues a professional football career after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Deion Sanders supports Diego Pavia's football career
Pavia went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft
Sanders encouraged Pavia to stay strong
Pavia has not been signed as an undrafted free agent
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Deion Sanders sends message to Diego Pavia: 'Stay strong and don't let up'
"I believe in you my man! Stay strong and don't let up," Sanders wrote on X (formerly Twitter). "Show them what time it is and never allow them to forget. Much love & God bless you."
Sanders has first-hand experience of seeing a player slide down the NFL draft board, and likely is speaking to that in his tweet to Pavia, as his son, Shedeur Sanders, fell out of the first round and all the way down to the fifth round in the 2025 NFL Draft before the Cleveland Browns selected him.
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What did Deion Sanders say to Diego Pavia?
Deion Sanders encouraged Diego Pavia to 'stay strong and don't let up' as he pursues a professional football career.
Why was Diego Pavia not selected in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Diego Pavia was not selected during the seven rounds and 257 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft.
What is Diego Pavia's current status in professional football?
Diego Pavia has not yet been signed by any of the 32 NFL teams as an undrafted free agent.
How did Deion Sanders express his support for Diego Pavia?
Deion Sanders expressed his support for Diego Pavia through a message on X (formerly Twitter), showing belief in his potential.
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Pavia led Vanderbilt to a 17-9 record in his two seasons as the Commodores quarterback. He threw for a combined 5,822 yards and 49 touchdown passes in his two seasons in the SEC, highlighted by a career-high 3,539 yards and 29 touchdowns this last year.
Should Pavia sign with an NFL team as an undrafted free agent, he'll not only have a steep mountain to climb to make the 53-man roster, but will also receive a three-year contract with that team.