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[NBC] Diego Pavia Could Have Used an Agent, After All
“I’m representing myself,” Pavia said. “I didn’t think it was fair that someone was gonna represent me and take five to 10 percent... Ain’t nobody taking my money. I’ll tell you that.”
Now, Pavia is looking for a spot as an undrafted free agent.
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Analysis Summary
Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt's Heisman runner-up, went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft despite being a Heisman finalist—the first to miss the draft since 2014. Pavia had rejected agent representation before the draft, deciding to represent himself to avoid paying the standard 5-10% commission, but that decision appears to have backfired as teams passed on him. He's now competing as an undrafted free agent, joining a pool of other college stars trying to catch on with NFL rosters.
Claims Analysis (6)
“Diego Pavia appeared on Jon Gruden's QB Camp series in the weeks preceding the draft”
NBC Sports article confirms Pavia appeared on Gruden's QB Camp before the draft.
“Pavia decided to represent himself in the NFL without an agent”
Direct quote and reporting from NBC Sports confirms Pavia chose self-representation.
“Pavia stated agents typically take five to 10 percent commission”
Direct quote from Pavia on NBC Sports. Standard agent commission rate is accurate.
“Pavia went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft”
Confirmed by multiple sources: NBC Sports, SI.com, Athletic, and local coverage all confirm Pavia went undrafted.
“Pavia is the first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since 2014”
NBC Sports article explicitly states this fact. The Athletic corroborates that Pavia finished second in Heisman voting in 2025.
“Pavia is now looking for a spot as an undrafted free agent”
NBC Sports article states Pavia is 'looking for a spot as an undrafted free agent.' Profootballnetwork.com includes him in UDFA rankings.
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