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Deion Sanders Sends Message to Diego Pavia After Going Undrafted

Deion Sanders Sends Message to Diego Pavia After Going Undrafted

Summary

Diego Pavia, a college football quarterback from Vanderbilt, was not chosen in the NFL Draft, making him the first Heisman Trophy finalist to go undrafted in over ten years. After the draft, Deion Sanders, head coach at Colorado, sent Pavia a supportive message encouraging him to stay strong and prove himself.

Key Facts

  • Diego Pavia finished as a Heisman Trophy finalist but was not drafted in the recent NFL Draft.
  • Pavia is currently unsigned and considering his options for joining a team.
  • Deion Sanders, a well-known football coach and former player, publicly encouraged Pavia after the draft.
  • Pavia threw for over 3,500 yards and had 39 touchdowns in his last college season.
  • Pavia is considered smaller than many NFL quarterbacks, listed at just under 5-foot-10.
  • His size is similar to other successful quarterbacks like Bryce Young and Kyler Murray, who were top draft picks.
  • Some teams may be hesitant to sign Pavia due to concerns about his personality and role as a backup player.
  • Pavia might need to work his way up as a backup quarterback before becoming a starter in the NFL.
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