Pavia Snubbed, Nussmeier Scooped: LSU QB Goes in Late 7th

The outspoken Diego Pavia posted on (X) after the first round, stating that all 32 teams that didn't draft him were going to pay. The problem is, the entire draft came and went, and he never got to hear his name called. Meanwhile, injuries may have scared most NFL teams away when it came to LSU QB Garrett Nusmeier, who at one point was considered a definite first-round selection until injuries started to mount.

Nussmeier heard his name called late in the 7th round by the Kansas City Chiefs. A lot of folks and experts alike believe that once completely healthy, Nussmeier can absolutely be a starting quarterback for an NFL team. That most likely won't be Kansas City unless the Chiefs have another freak injury with Patrick Mahomes, and he can win the starting job.

Diego Pavia will have to choose a different path if he wants to have longevity in the NFL. Being undrafted sometimes works out in a player's favor, as it gives them full control over which team they sign with. The goal is always to be drafted, but sometimes things happen for a reason in a bit of an unorthodox way.

Pavia was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy and completely put Vandy on his back in the SEC to turn that program around in a heartbeat. Pavia's attitude comes off as arrogant. His size is not that of your typical gunslinger, standing at 5 feet 9 inches. To put it in perspective, Kyler Murray was criticized tremendously for his size, and he is 5 feet 10 inches tall. Pavia isn't as fast as Murray, but has twice the heart and passion for the game of football.

He will get a shot, but the attitude alone could be the main reason for the slide. Just ask Shedeur Sanders how it benefited him. The league likes confidence, not cockiness, and can sniff the difference out in a heartbeat.