Diego Pavia Reveals Who He’s Getting His Advice From, And NFL Fans Can’t Believe It
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia made a wild admission about who he’s getting advice from ahead of the 2026 NFL draft. After a four-year college career, Pavia prepares to become a pro, but he hasn’t been exempt from controversy.
After losing the 2025 Heisman Award to Indiana Hoosiers Fernando Mendoza, Pavia took a big shot at the voters, raising plenty of eyebrows in college football. He went 267 of 378 for 3,539 and 29 touchdowns with eight interceptions.
On Friday, he told reporters at the NFL Combine that Johnny Manziel had given him advice.
“He’s giving me what to look out for, what it’s like, how to stay in the process,” Pavia said regarding Manziel. “And, you know, he’s given me some good advice, for sure. He always reaches out, too, checks up on me, makes sure I’m good, and he just, like, he’s just a friend to me, you know? And so he’s giving me some mentorship. He’s been around me, he’s been around my family. He’s just a great person for those that really don’t know him.”
NFL Fans Can’t Believe Diego Pavia Has Johnny Manziel as His Mentor
Many fans criticized Pavia for this decision, while others believe Manziel could give him valuable advice after he didn’t pan out as expected.
“‘Alright Diego to be a good NFL QB you have to do three things 1. Drink vodka out of water bottles in meetings 2. Study none of the playbook 3. Have zero respect for women,’” one fan said.
“Alright Diego to be a good NFL QB you have to do three things
1. Drink vodka out of water bottles in meetings
2. Study none of the playbook
3. Have zero respect for women” pic.twitter.com/ImRsSXearj
— Mac🦬 (@tha_buffalo) February 28, 2026
“Sometimes the best lessons include what NOT to do,” another fan said.
Sometimes the best lessons include what NOT to do…
— Dr. Mitch Abrams (@MitchAbramsPsyD) February 28, 2026
“Everybody gonna act like this is crazy but he’s obviously gonna tell him what not to do,” a third fan said.
Everybody gonna act like this is crazy but he’s obviously gonna tell him what not to do
— E (@murdamonkk) February 28, 2026
“Some of the best advice can come from someone who has experienced the toughest lessons,” a fourth fan added.
Some of the best advice can come from someone who has experienced the toughest lessons.
— Garvin Ford (@GarvinFord) February 28, 2026
“This kid is stacking red flags like pancakes,” a fifth fan said.
This kid is stacking red flags like pancakes
— PaulieDubs (@browns_irish) February 28, 2026
“Which explains why his NFL stock is plummeting very quickly. Smart decision,” a sixth fan added.
Which explains why his NFL stock is plummeting very quickly. Smart decision…
— BAGF_E (@BAGF_E) February 28, 2026
Diego Pavia is a question mark in the NFL draft. It remains to be seen if he can make it in the pros.
