Diego Pavia Visits Panthers as Small-QB Option

Vanderbilt’s 2025 SEC Offensive Player of the Year, Diego Pavia, visited the Carolina Panthers today, drawing attention to his similarity in height and frame to current starter Bryce Young. Pavia, 5’10” with 9.5‑inch hands, has shown on‑field talent but has also faced off‑field backlash, including a controversial social media post. The Panthers have already proven they can draft a small QB, and a pick of Pavia would make their quarterback room one of the shortest in NFL history.