Diego Pavia Impresses NFL Scouts with Throws, 40-Yard Dash at Pro Day
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia held his pro day on Friday. He worked through a series of throwing drills in front of a sizable crowd.
Pavia also ran the 40-yard dash at the Pro Day, though his official time was not released. Scouts and local media were on hand for the session.
2025 season recap
Pavia, 24, delivered a breakout year in 2025. He threw for 3,539 yards, with 29 touchdowns and eight interceptions.
| Category | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Passing yards | 3,539 |
| Touchdowns | 29 |
| Interceptions | 8 |
| Completion rate | 70.6% |
| Rushing yards | 862 |
| Rushing touchdowns | 10 |
| Team record | 10-3 |
Scouting evaluation and draft outlook
The B/R NFL Scouting Department assigned Pavia a 5.9 grade. That score projects him as an NFL backup and a late-round pick.
Evaluators placed him in the sixth- to seventh-round range. He sits at No. 230 on the B/R big board.
Comparative context
- Brock Purdy received a 5.7 grade in 2022.
- Hendon Hooker earned a 5.8 grade in 2023.
- Michael Pratt was graded 6.0 in 2024.
Pro Day takeaways
Diego Pavia impressed NFL scouts with firm throws during the drills. Observers noted velocity and touch on several passes.
His completion percentage and dual-threat rushing ability stand out on tape. The interception total remains a point of evaluation.
How teams weigh the pro day performance, throws and 40-yard dash will shape his draft weekend. Filmogaz.com will continue to monitor updates and official measurements.
