{"id":84902,"date":"2026-04-27T05:36:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T05:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/deion-sanders-sends-message-to-undrafted-qb-diego-pavia\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T05:36:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T05:36:16","slug":"deion-sanders-sends-message-to-undrafted-qb-diego-pavia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/deion-sanders-sends-message-to-undrafted-qb-diego-pavia\/","title":{"rendered":"Deion Sanders Sends Message to Undrafted QB Diego Pavia"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Colorado football coach Deion Sanders <\/strong>has Diego Pavia\u2019s<\/strong> back.<\/p>\n

\u201c@diegopavia02 I BELIEVE IN YOU MY MAN!,\u201d said the legendary coach in a Saturday, April 25 post via X.<\/p>\n

The message came after Pavia went undrafted in this year\u2019s NFL Draft, becoming the first Heisman Trophy finalist to not be selected since Jordan Lynch<\/strong> in 2014, according to The Athletic<\/em>. He has not yet signed with any team, as he still awaits the next step in his football career.<\/p>\n

Sanders continued, \u201cStay strong and don\u2019t let up. Show them what time it is and never allow them to forget. Much Love & God bless you. #PRIME\u201d<\/p>\n

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Related: <\/span>Diego Pavia Reveals His Controversial Advice Source Ahead of NFL Draft<\/span>
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\n\t\t\tVanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is turning to a controversial football figure for advice ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft. The polarizing quarterback revealed that he is connecting with former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Johnny Manziel \u2014 who\u2019s had his own run-ins with controversy \u2014 for advice and mentorship as the draft inches closer. \u201cHe\u2019s giving me [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Last season, Pavia led Vanderbilt to a 10-2 season in his final year with the team. He recorded 3,192 passing yards, 27 touchdowns and only eight interceptions. He added 826 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground.<\/p>\n

His success on the field led to Pavia earning a spot as a Heisman Trophy finalist, but his off the field antics have marred his reputation.<\/p>\n

After the Heisman ceremony in December 2025, when Pavia finished second behind Indiana quarterback and national champion Fernando Mendoza<\/strong> (who was selected first overall at the draft), Pavia posted \u201cF-All the voters\u201d on his social media.<\/p>\n

He later apologized for the post.<\/p>\n

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Despite his social media controversy being front and center at the 2026 NFL Draft Combine, he claimed that teams had not been asking him about his questionable posts.<\/p>\n

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Related: <\/span>Heisman Finalist Diego Pavia Goes Undrafted After Throwing Lavish NFL Party<\/span>
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\n\t\t\tAfter the 2026 NFL draft concluded on Saturday, April 25, Diego Pavia is still waiting to find out where he\u2019ll be playing professional football. The controversial quarterback went undrafted at this year\u2019s NFL Draft after the Heisman Trophy finalist threw a lavish watch party in Tennessee. According to a photo posted by reporter Julian Mininsohn, [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cNope, they haven\u2019t,\u201d Pavia told reporters. \u201cI just think, not that they don\u2019t care or whatever, but they kind of know the situation already.\u201d<\/p>\n

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