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Diego Pavia 2026 NFL Draft Profile | QB from Vanderbilt
Scouting Report
Diego Pavia is one of the more intriguing and polarizing quarterback prospects in the 2026 draft class. After beginning his career at New Mexico Military Institute, he transferred to New Mexico State before ultimately landing at Vanderbilt, where he elevated his game to become a Heisman Trophy finalist. Standing at five feet nine and three quarters and 208 pounds, Pavia presents a significant size concern that will suppress his draft stock despite genuinely impressive production. His 2025 season was his best, completing 70.6 percent of his passes for 3,539 yards with 29 touchdowns and eight interceptions while adding 862 rushing yards and ten scores on the ground. His PFF passing grade of 90.8 ranked among the nation's elite, and his adjusted completion percentage of 80.3 shows that accuracy translates beyond the raw counting numbers. Pavia operates with a sound base and a three-quarters delivery he can drop down situationally, generating above-average velocity and a tight spiral. He processes quickly, with an average time to throw of 2.85 seconds reflecting an offense built on rhythm passing and predetermined reads. That quick processing minimizes exposure to pressure but also limits his experience cycling through full progressions when his first read is taken away. As a dual-threat quarterback he was a legitimate weapon in the run game, showing competitiveness and physicality after contact. His mobility allows him to extend plays while keeping his eyes downfield, creating late windows for receivers. The primary knock beyond size is a one-read tendency — he will tuck and run before cycling through the full progression even out of a clean pocket. He also drives every throw at the same velocity, lacking the touch to layer in intermediate routes with varying trajectory. His background in a simplified scheme heavy on screens and short-to-intermediate concepts means he has limited reps reading complex defensive structures. At 24 years old as a rookie coming off six year
Strengths
Above-average arm velocity with a tight spiral that pops out of his hand
Elite 2025 PFF passing grade of 90.8 against SEC-level competition
Exceptional dual-threat production with 862 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns in 2025
Quick release and sound pre-snap base with no wasted motion in delivery
Competitive and physical runner who welcomes contact to gain extra yards
Strong efficiency metrics with a 2.5% turnover-worthy play rate in 2025
Mobile enough to extend plays while maintaining downfield vision during scrambles
Proven winner at every collegiate level with multiple program turnarounds
Weaknesses
Severely undersized for an NFL starter at five feet nine and 208 pounds
One-read tendencies — tucks and runs before fully cycling through progressions
Limited scheme complexity background reduces experience against NFL-style coverages
Drives every throw at the same velocity with minimal touch on intermediate routes
Tendency to stare down primary receivers increases interception risk at next level
Will be 24 years old as a rookie with no significant developmental upside runway
Inconsistent deep ball placement with velocity that fades on throws beyond 30 yards
Takes unnecessary contact as a runner rather than sliding to protect his body
2025 Heisman Trophy Finalist; 2025 First-Team All-SEC; 2024 Second-Team All-SEC; 2023 Conference USA Player of the Year; 2024 Davey O'Brien First Great 8 Award