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Heisman Finalist Diego Pavia Goes Undrafted Amid Height Concerns

4/26/2026

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Diego Pavia, who finished second to Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, became the first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since 2014.
He posted 3,539 passing, 862 rushing yards and 39 touchdowns, but scouts said his 5-feet-10 1/8 height and 4.76-second 40-yard dash hurt his prospects.
At his pro day he hit three of 12 deep passes, received no contract or minicamp invite, and posted expletive remarks and a nightclub sign targeting Mendoza.

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Diego Pavia, who finished second to Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, became the first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since 2014.
He posted 3,539 passing, 862 rushing yards and 39 touchdowns, but scouts said his 5-feet-10 1/8 height and 4.76-second 40-yard dash hurt his prospects.
At his pro day he hit three of 12 deep passes, received no contract or minicamp invite, and posted expletive remarks and a nightclub sign targeting Mendoza.