A 170-season rating average and almost 71% completions should have put him firmly in the top 100.However, there are several factors working against Pavia. He was listed by Vanderbilt to be 6'0. While that is respectable, it is below the mark of what NFL teams look for.

That was made into an even bigger concern when he measured 5'9" and 7/8" at the Senior Bowl. Excluding Kyler Murray's NFL Rookie of the Year season, there has not been a 'successful' NFL QB under 5-foot-10 since 2000.Despite the size concern there is a skill set concern. What Pavia did at Vanderbilt can work in the college game, but has very little success at the NFL level.

Too many big plays off the platform, relies too much on his legs, and he is not viewed as a QB that can stand and deliver from the pocket.Then there's off the field antics. Pavia is making the same mistakes that Shedeur Sanders and others have made in recent memory. He's trying to speak a draft stock into existence that no one else agrees with.

He has been dismissive of the talent level of other players. He confirmed to Jon Gruden that he would not hire an agent.Diego Pavia live updates and social media reactions April 25 Pavia could make history in the NFLDespite going undrafted, Diego Pavia still has a chance to make history#NFLDrafthttps://t.co/F4MzVnT27P— Sammy Profeta (@profeta_sammy) April 26, 2026Where could Pavia end up in NFL? https://t.co/hBniZ3b6PM— Sammy Profeta (@profeta_sammy) April 26, 2026More: Diego Pavia fumbled the bag before NFL Draft, but it was avoidablePavia ends the night and hasn't signed with an NFL teamWhat's next for Diego Pavia after not being drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft? 🤔@FBallGameplan says the Canadian Football League would be a great first step in his professional football journey. 👀 pic.twitter.com/nX6muHuB53— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) April 26, 2026Pavia needed an agent and wouldn't hire one... except he did.

This is just lazy. Sure, pile on Diego Pavia if you feel the need.But, get your facts right. He did not have an agent in college to handle NILHe DOES have, and has had, an NFL agent (Malki Kawa). https://t.co/Y7NZGxI3LE— Trey Wallace (@TreyWallace) April 26, 2026Diego Pavia made it clear he didn't want an agent.

"Ain't nobody taking my money," he told Jon Gruden. Now, Pavia is looking for a spot as an undrafted free agent. https://t.co/ULlemxGzHO— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 26, 2026Pavia likely won't be making a UDFA deal decision tonightDiego Pavia update:Tried to reach out about his status and if any NFL teams made contact.We talked to him before the sixth round. His phone is currently off. #NFLDraftpic.twitter.com/4wFmO86Ibr— Sammy Profeta (@profeta_sammy) April 26, 2026A kicker signs a UDFA deal before Pavia Trailblazer.

Icon. NFL kicker.The Tokyo Toe is headed to the @Raiders as an undrafted free agent! @kan08sei x #BowsInTheProspic.twitter.com/EwzfPQxZuJ— Hawaii Football (@HawaiiFootball) April 25, 2026Gruden co-signed for Pavia and still went undraftedappreciate you coach!! had a blast learning ball today 💯 https://t.co/iWVl6nb1qm— Diego Pavia (@diegopavia02) March 3, 2026Where does this leave Diego Pavia? All undrafted free agent QB's signed before Diego PaviaJack Strand (MN-Moorhead)Joey Fagnano (UConn)Haynes King (GA Tech)Luke Altmyer (Illinois)Miller Moss (Louisville)Kyron Drones (VA Tech)Joey Aguilar (Tennessee)Jacob Clark (MO State)Matthew Caldwell (backup at Texas)…— Marc (@RealistMarc) April 26, 2026Diego Pavia was a Heisman Trophy finalist last college football season.Four months later, his NFL journey will start as a free agent. pic.twitter.com/mMpH0N8COC— The Athletic NFL (@TheAthleticNFL) April 25, 2026Pavia is the first undrafted Heisman finalist since Jordan Lynch out of Northern Illinois.

He led the Huskies to back-to-back 12-win seasons in 2012/13 that included an Orange Bowl appearance, and did sign a contract with the Bears. https://t.co/G2eyTZUEOs— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) April 25, 2026Diego Pavia not hearing his name called on Day 3 pic.twitter.com/vXnUrWfsaq— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) April 25, 2026Diego Pavia's NFL Draft journey was called by former NFL All-Pro Tyrann Mathieu called it on Diego Pavia ...'He’s just a little bit sidetracked. He’s been on too many podcasts for me ... too many UFC fights, too many drunk photos. That’s not what people want to see at the next level.'pic.twitter.com/am7BkBxSJ3— Brad Crawford (@BCrawford247) April 25, 2026These players all went undrafted:- Kurt Warner- Wes Welker- Warren Moon- Tony Romo- Antonio Gates- Rod Smith- James Harrison- Adam Vinatieri- Chris Harris- Adam T