Diego Pavia: UFL Next Move? Pat McAfee Weighs In

0:00On April 26, Diego Pavia, the Vanderbilt quarterback, didn't hear his name called in the 2026 NFL draft and still has no pro team. Lockdown. Pat McAfee, the ex-punter, turned ESPN voice, jumped on ex-last Saturday, suggesting the UFL as Pavia's next move. McAfee broke it down like this. Pavia's 5 with 10 frame, 207 pounds, plus his speed, playstyle, and big personality crushed it in. College, but don't fit the cookie cutter NFL quarterback mold. Pavia sparked a two-year turnaround at Vanderbilt, hitting a 10-in-2 regular season record and landing as a 2025 Heisman finalist. Former Cowboys QB Ben Dynucci chimed in too, drawing parallels to Doug Flutey, the undersized 1984 Heisman winner who lit up the CFL. Between NFL shots proved Pavia could thrive in spring leagues and build from there.