Diego Pavia Has a Real Shot at Returning to College Football — Here's How
Summary
Diego Pavia had an outstanding college football season at Vanderbilt, setting records and earning top honors. New NCAA rules and ongoing legal cases could allow him to play a fifth college season, giving him a chance to improve his career prospects after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft.Key Facts
- Diego Pavia completed 70.6% of his passes for 3,539 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions in 13 games.
- He rushed for 862 yards and 10 touchdowns, helping Vanderbilt achieve a 10-3 record, the best in the school's history.
- Pavia earned first-team All-SEC, first-team All-American, SEC Offensive Player of the Year, and was Heisman Trophy runner-up.
- The NCAA adopted a new rule allowing athletes five years to play five seasons, replacing the old four-season limit.
- Some athletes, including three former Ole Miss starters, received a temporary court order to allow returns to college football.
- Pavia went undrafted in 2026 due to concerns about his size and playing style but attended the Baltimore Ravens' rookie camp.
- The CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers hold his negotiation rights, but Pavia has not yet signed with them.
- Returning to college football could be more financially beneficial for Pavia than playing professionally in the CFL or UFL.
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