From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia.
No. 2 Diego Pavia/QB Vanderbilt – 5097, 198 pounds (Senior – 6th year)
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Diego Pavia | 5097/198 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
– Solid footwork and vision in the pocket to sense pressure and avoid sacks
– Good athleticism; capable of doing damage with his legs
– Plenty of arm strength to push the ball down the field
– Has nice touch on short and intermediate balls; varies velocity situationally
– Solid accuracy on the run or with off-platform throws
– Very good competitive toughness; plays hard
– Not afraid to target into tight windows
The Bad
– Height could limit him in NFL
– Drops his eyes and flips into run-first mode too often when stepping up in the pocket
– Inconsistent ball placement; struggles to hit receivers in stride for maximum YAC
– Sloppy arm mechanics and throwing motion
– Most of his experience is with RPO-heavy college style offenses
– Batted passes will be an issue at the next level
– Doesn’t protect himself well as a runner; takes big hits
– Struggles to get through full progression; one-read too often
– Bad plays tend to come in bunches; streaky player
– Career: 62.