Overview
- Vanderbilt’s Heisman runner-up remains on the board after three rounds, with only four quarterbacks selected so far.
- Most analysts now project Pavia as a late Day 3 target or an undrafted free agent, which would send him into the league as a camp competitor.
- Pavia measured 5-foot-10 and 1/8 inches at the NFL Combine, and scouting reports flag limited arm strength, inconsistent mechanics, and a weaker deep ball.
- Interest persists, with reports of team visits such as the Carolina Panthers and speculation he could fit as a developmental backup in systems like Miami, Pittsburgh, Arizona, the Jets, or Atlanta.
- He produced 3,539 passing yards with 29 touchdowns plus 862 rushing yards and 10 scores in 2025, and if he goes undrafted he is expected to draw free-agent offers with CFL or UFL options also in play.