"One thing about me is I don't care what people think about me. Criticism of him, he said, is the product of the media generating what he described as 'clickbait.' But Pavia said his demeanor and approach are what made him a good leader at Vanderbilt. And his confidence, he said, comes from being constantly counted out in life, including when he started his career in junior college."
"I feel like a lot of teams love the tenacity, the fight. The life of an underdog, that's for sure. And, so, they ask questions. But you go back, you look at my record, ain't nothing on my record. I just want everyone to know what's true about me is I'm humble and I get my confidence from my process."
"Another thing NFL teams will need to weigh is Pavia's lack of size. He measures under 5-10, a big detriment at the position in the NFL. But playing at that size against elite competition is nothing new, he said. I would just say turn on the tape. It's not like we're not playing these guys that are going first-round, second-round [picks] on Saturdays in the SEC."
Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt's quarterback prospect at the NFL combine, maintains unwavering confidence despite polarizing public perception and criticism. He led the Commodores to a 10-3 record, the school's first 10-win season, and finished as Heisman Trophy runner-up before apologizing for a social media outburst. Pavia attributes his resilience to being consistently underestimated throughout his career, starting in junior college. He emphasizes that his demeanor and confidence stem from his rigorous process and work ethic rather than arrogance. While his undersized frame under 5-10 presents a significant NFL concern, Pavia points to his performance against elite SEC competition as evidence of his capability at the position.
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