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Former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is still waiting for an NFL opportunity, but he has at least one believer in Colorado coach Deion Sanders. Sanders had a message for Pavia on Saturday after the Heisman Trophy finalist went undrafted in the NFL Draft. On X, Sanders said he was a believer in Pavia and urged … The post Deion Sanders sends encouraging message to Diego Pavia appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Diego Pavia went undrafted despite finishing runner-up in the Heisman Trophy, and Colorado head coach Deion Sanders has supported the Vanderbilt quarterback during a tough period
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders reacted emotionally to the news of Diego Pavia's NFL outlook.
Not the celebration he had hoped for.
Diego Pavia elevated Vanderbilt to a new level during the 2025 season, even though he fell short of winning the Heisman Trophy. His transition to the NFL did not go as hoped, as he went undrafted. How the Football World Reacted to Diego Pavia Going Undrafted Colorado head coach Deion Sanders has always been vocal […]
Curt Cignetti’s dominant run with Indiana Hoosiers football still faces skepticism, as subtle takes like Bryant Haines’ remarks highlight the lack of full recognition despite a historic season.
Fans could see from miles away which team would pick Fernando Mendoza on Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday, but they had no idea what the call from the Las Vegas Raiders would sound like. With all eyes on the Indiana Hoosiers quarterback right before the Raiders selected him first overall, Mendoza’s … The post Fernando Mendoza’s ringtone caught everyone’s attention appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Diego Pavia’s post-college football career has not exactly gone according to plan. Pavia had a stellar final season at Vanderbilt, where he led the Commodores to a 10-3 record. He did enough to convince Heisman Trophy voters to have him finish as the runner-up for the award behind Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza. However, Pavia’s banner year … The post Diego Pavia makes embarrassing history after going undrafted appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Although Diego Pavia generated plenty of hype for himself after having a strong 2025-26 season with the Vanderbilt Commodores, the star quarterback went undrafted this year in the 2026 NFL Draft. After not being selected, Pavia snapped a 12-year streak for Heisman Trophy finalists. Pavia, who is 24 years old, is the first Heisman Trophy […] The post Diego Pavia breaks 12-year Heisman streak by going undrafted appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Perhaps no prospect in the entire 2026 NFL Draft was more polarizing than Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia. On one hand, Pavia helped lead an historic two-year run for the Commodores and was a finalist for the 2025 Heisman Trophy. On the other hand, Pavia’s off-field antics and limited physical tools made it hard for NFL teams to […] The post Vanderbilt Star Diego Pavia’s NFL Draft Party Looks Ridiculously Sad After He Went Undrafted appeared first on BroBible.
Analyst Josh Pate explains why the Big Ten’s ten first-rounders and the SEC’s Day 2 surge perfectly reflect the shifting power balance within college football’s hierarchy.
Mark Ingram II has instilled a hatred in his son of the Pittsburgh Steelers, even at an early age. The Baltimore Ravens invited Ingram as a special guest at the NFL draft to announce pick No. 45. Ingram had much more planned than just speaking into the mic and saying a name at Acrisure Stadium … The post Mark Ingram II’s son taunts stadium full of Steelers fans at NFL draft appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
As the University of Miami Athletic Director, Dan Radakovich has stuck through thick and thin. Now, he is closing the curtain. On Friday, it was announced that Radakovich will end his career really soon, per Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports. The University announced the news to the school board members. Additionally, they are working out […] The post Miami AD Dan Radakovich set to announce retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Everybody in Sin City is excited about Fernando Mendoza, even Taco Bell. The Las Vegas Raiders’ No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL Draft is already all over the city, courtesy of the popular fast food chain. As soon as the Raiders made the pick official, Taco Bell celebrated the moment with a giant digital […] The post Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza gets massive Taco Bell shoutout after NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The top pick enters the league with high intrigue and higher expectations.
The former Heisman Trophy recipient took to social media to confirm the news on Friday morning, penning an emotional message in honor of his late father.
If you were watching to see how ESPN and NFL Network covered the drafting of Fernando Mendoza by the Las Vegas Raiders with the top overall selection, you may have thought you were seeing an optical illusion. Mendoza was unanimously expected to be the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. And instead of attending…
It was not a surprise when Fernando Mendoza was drafted No. 1 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders during the first round of the NFL Draft. However, the 22-year-old quarterback’s reaction to the pick looked different on ESPN than it did on NFL Network. What gives? Both NFL broadcast partners aired parallel coverage of the […] The post Conflicting Reactions During Fernando Mendoza’s NFL Draft Celebration Creates Television Conspiracy appeared first on BroBible.
FERNANDO MENDOZA has already left NFL fans divided only hours after entering the league as the first overall pick of the 2026 Draft. While Mendoza opted to be at home…
SEVENTEEN NFL hopefuls attended Draft night on Thursday – but only 15 went home happy. Colton Hood and Kayden McDonald were left unselected after a dramatic first round in Pittsburgh,…
It’s officially official: Fernando Mendoza is a member of the Las Vegas Raiders. It’s been an open secret heading into the 2026 NFL Draft that Las Vegas was going to take the Indiana quarterback. Now, Mendoza’s dream of making it to the pros has come true, and he’ll be playing in one of the oldest […] The post Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza reveals mom’s message during draft that ‘broke’ him appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Mendoza, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, had his name read out first by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in front of thousands of fans in Pittsburgh on Thursday night.
Fernando Mendoza gets an instant mentor as Las Vegas Raiders co-owner and NFL legend Tom Brady sends message to the Heisman trophy winner that will leave fans excited.
He has the perfect girl by his side.
