Why did Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia go undrafted during the 2026 NFL Draft?

Well, the prolific Commodores starter and Heisman finalist doesn't have the prototypical size that NFL teams usually like from the position at the next level. His play is supremely confident but occasionally spotty in the passing game.

Injury concerns could arise as he faces NFL defenses, particularly with how aggressive Pavia plays and how much he uses his legs to scramble and gain yardage.

Pavia held a transformational role in Nashville reviving Vanderbilt into an SEC force, but he will have to push as an undrafted free agent to make his way onto an NFL roster. Perhaps he'll make it happen in the NFL?

Watch for the Tennessee Titans, where Pavia could keep his Nashville legend alive as a backup to quarterback Cam Ward (and potentially a Taysom Hill-like gadget player).

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