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Deion Sanders Sends Support Message to Undrafted Quarterback Diego Pavia

Colorado coach Deion Sanders posted a message of encouragement to Diego Pavia after the former Vanderbilt quarterback went undrafted in the NFL draft. Pavia, a 2025 Heisman finalist, became the first such finalist to go undrafted since 2014. The message highlighted Sanders' belief in Pavia's potential despite the draft outcome.

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1 source·Apr 26, 8:44 PM(9 days ago)·1m read
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Colorado football coach Deion Sanders sent a message of support to quarterback Diego Pavia following the NFL draft. Ten other quarterbacks were chosen instead.

to the New York Post, Pavia became the first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since Northern Illinois' Jordan Lynch in 2014. Sanders, who coaches at Colorado, posted on X, tagging Pavia. >"I BELIEVE IN YOU MY MAN! Stay strong and don’t let up. Show them what time it is and never allow them to forget.

Much Love & God bless you. He also rushed for 862 yards, contributing to Vanderbilt's 10-3 record. Pavia finished as runner-up in the Heisman voting and publicly expressed frustration toward voters afterward. He measures 5-foot-10, which is considered undersized for an NFL quarterback.

Key Facts

Diego Pavia undrafted
2025 Heisman finalist not selected in NFL draft
10 quarterbacks drafted
chosen instead of Pavia over the weekend
First since 2014
Heisman finalist to go undrafted, per Jordan Lynch precedent
Pavia's 2025 stats
70.6% completion, 29 TDs, 862 rushing yards
Sanders' message
expressed belief in Pavia via X post
nfl-draftcollege-footballdeion-sandersdiego-pavia

Story Timeline

4 events
  1. Weekend of 2026-04-26

    Diego Pavia went undrafted in the NFL draft as 10 other quarterbacks were selected.

    1 sourceNew York Post
  2. After the draft

    Deion Sanders posted a message of support to Pavia on X.

    1 sourceNew York Post
  3. 2025 season

    Pavia completed 70.6% of passes for 29 touchdowns and rushed for 862 yards at Vanderbilt.

    1 sourceNew York Post
  4. After 2025 Heisman voting

    Pavia finished as runner-up and cursed out Heisman voters.

    1 sourceNew York Post

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Pavia may pursue free agent opportunities with NFL teams following the draft snub.

  2. 02

    Sanders' public support could boost Pavia's visibility among scouts and coaches.

  3. 03

    Discussion of Pavia's size and personality might influence evaluations of future undersized quarterbacks.

  4. 04

    Vanderbilt's program could see increased attention due to Pavia's high-profile draft outcome.

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Framing risk18/100 (low)
Confidence score65%
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Word count129 words
PublishedApr 26, 2026, 8:44 PM
Bias signals removed2 across 2 outlets
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New York PostDiego Pavia gets encouraging message from Deion Sanders after controversial QB goes undrafted

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