Summary
Diego Pavia, a Vanderbilt quarterback, discussed his relationship with Johnny Manziel during the NFL Scouting Combine. Pavia described Manziel as a friend and mentor, distancing himself from Manziel's past troubles. Pavia's on-field achievements have drawn attention, and NFL teams are evaluating his potential while considering any possible off-field influences.
Key Facts
- Diego Pavia is a quarterback from Vanderbilt University.
- He talked about his relationship with Johnny Manziel at the NFL Scouting Combine.
- Pavia said Manziel is a friend and mentor to him.
- NFL teams are assessing Pavia's skills and character for the draft.
- Pavia had a strong season in 2025, with 3,539 passing yards and 29 touchdowns.
- He also ran for 862 yards and scored 10 rushing touchdowns.
- Pavia won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award in 2025.
- Teams are cautious about off-field associations that could be distracting.
