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Senior Bowl Confirms Diego Pavia at 5-9 7/8 as Draft Questions Mount After Efficient Outing

Teams will use upcoming combine results to judge how the sub‑5‑10 measurement factors into his draft grade.

Overview

  • Official Senior Bowl measurements listed the Vanderbilt quarterback at 5-foot-9 and 7/8 inches, a notable contrast to his 6-foot roster height.
  • Pavia completed 10 of 13 passes for 78 yards in limited Senior Bowl action, with no touchdowns or interceptions and a credited forced fumble.
  • Historical data indicate he would be the NFL’s shortest quarterback since the 1960s if he makes a roster, measuring slightly shorter than Bryce Young and Kyler Murray.
  • Coming off an SEC Offensive Player of the Year season and a Heisman runner-up finish, Pavia has downplayed size concerns and emphasized his record as a winner.
  • Scouts now turn to the NFL Combine, pro day workouts and medicals in the weeks ahead to refine his draft projection in light of the new measurement.