Diego Pavia
Full Name: Diego Pavia
Date of Birth: October 12, 2000
Age (as of May 2025): 24
Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico
High School: Volcano Vista High School (Albuquerque, NM)
Current School: Vanderbilt Commodores football
Previous School: New Mexico State Aggies football
Conference: Southeastern Conference (SEC)
Academic Major: Not publicly disclosed
Years at School: Entering final year of eligibility (2025)
Transfer History: New Mexico State → Vanderbilt
Redshirt Status: Utilized early-career development year
Eligibility Remaining: Final season (2025)
FootBall Information
Position(s) Played: Quarterback
Primary Position: Dual-Threat Quarterback
Pro Position Projection: Developmental NFL QB / Athletic QB2
Jersey Number: #2
Starter or Backup: Multi-year starter
Team Captain Status: Not publicly disclosed
Games Played / Started:
2022 (NMSU): 12 games (12 starts)
2023 (NMSU): 14 games (14 starts)
2024 (Vanderbilt): 12 games (12 starts)
Injury History: No major long-term injuries reported
Suspensions/Disciplinary Issues: None reported
Coach History:
Head Coach: Clark Lea
Offensive Coordinator: Tim Beck
Quarterbacks Coach: Staff-based development structure
Physical
Measurements
Height: 5100
Weight: 205 lbs
Arm Length: pending combine
Hand Size: pending combine
Wingspan: pending combine
summary
summary
Diego Pavia is a competitive, high-motor dual-threat quarterback whose toughness, mobility, and playmaking energy drive offensive production. At 6'0", 205 lbs, Pavia lacks prototypical NFL size but compensates with athleticism, improvisational instincts, and leadership presence.
After producing at a high level at New Mexico State, he transferred to Vanderbilt to test his skill set against SEC defenses. He thrives in movement-based systems featuring RPOs, QB runs, and off-schedule creation.
While arm strength and size limitations cap his traditional pocket ceiling, his mobility and competitive edge create developmental NFL intrigue.