Diego Pavia

About

College football quarterback known for playing for the Vanderbilt Commodores, the New Mexico Military Institute Broncos, and the New Mexico State Aggies. His football fame has led him to attract over 100,000 Instagram followers. 

Before fame

He played football for Volcano Vista High School. He received no football scholarship offers out of high school except from two Division II schools. He then chose to begin at junior college at New Mexico Military Institute, where he helped them win the NJCAA Division I National Championship in 2021. He transferred to New Mexico State for the 2022 season.

Trivia

He was named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year in 2023. He was recognized as SEC Newcomer of the Year in 2024. He finished his New Mexico State career ranked among the school's all-time leaders in rushing yards as a quarterback and total offense. He transferred to Vanderbilt University in January 2024.

Family life

He is from Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Associated with

He once joked that he would let comedian Theo Von take his mother out on a date if Vanderbilt won a game, and after they did, the story went viral. He has been mentored by Johnny Manziel.