Diego Pavia breaks silence after NFL Draft, backtracks immediately

The NFL delivered a record-setting 2026 NFL Draft this past week, packed with big moments, blockbuster trades, and life-changing selections.

The draft also produced several disappointments. Diego Pavia, a quarterback from Vanderbilt Commodores football, went unselected after three days.

Teams had already viewed Pavia as an unlikely pick. Many cited his short stature and off-field perception as concerns.

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After going undrafted, Pavia addressed the situation. In a since-deleted Instagram post, he wrote, “F*** the NFL, I write my own path.”

That reaction likely won’t sit well with teams, even though he deleted the post. The former Heisman finalist remained a polarizing figure throughout the draft process.

Reports also noted that Pavia entered the draft without an agent. Despite those concerns, he still showed upside.

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Pavia transformed the program at Vanderbilt. He helped make the team competitive and shifted its trajectory.

His performance earned him a spot as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, though he faced long odds to win. His reaction after losing further fueled questions about his draft stock.

After the Heisman results, Pavia posted a photo criticizing voters. He was later seen partying with a sign that used vulgar language toward Indiana Hoosiers football, the winner’s school.

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