Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt QB

Strengths

Good athleticism - not a difference maker as a rushing threat, but can surprise based on what you would expect.
Great accuracy out of the pocket. His ability to hit a throw on the run is top notch.

Concerns/Weaknesses

Looks smaller (height and weight) on film.
He almost never works past his first read.
The arm talent is average.
The Alabama game is one of the goofiest games I have ever watched. He stayed in the pocket to make a throw 3 times - all for deep balls. Every other snap was RPO or immediate roll out on either side to make a throw on the run.

Key Statistics / Notes
Career Games started: 51
QBR: 87.2
Yards per Completion: 13.3
INT to TD: 2.1%
Completion: 70.6%
Finished 2nd in Heisman voting.

Summary
I was surprised to see him finish second in Heisman voting, because I had not heard his name all season, and was excited to see the tape. This is a scout team type of player on the practice squad.

Tape Grade: UDFA (3.75 - UDFA)
NFL Position: QB

2025 Games watched: Alabaman, Missouri