How tall is Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia?

Diego Pavia measured 5-foot-9 and 7/8 at the Senior Bowl.

Could Diego Pavia be the shortest NFL quarterback ever?

If drafted, Pavia could be the shortest NFL quarterback since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.

How does Diego Pavia's height compare to other NFL quarterbacks?

Pavia is only a quarter-inch shorter than Bryce Young and Kyler Murray, who were both first overall picks.

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Shortest QB Ever? Pavia Challenges NFL Stature

31 Jan

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Summary

Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia measured under 5-foot-10 at the Senior Bowl.
He could be the shortest NFL quarterback since the 1970s.
Pavia's height rivals recent top draft picks Bryce Young and Kyler Murray.

Shortest QB Ever? Pavia Challenges NFL Stature

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is aiming to break the mold in the NFL, measuring in at just under 5-foot-10 at the Senior Bowl. His exact measurement of 5-foot-9 and 7/8 positions him to potentially be the shortest quarterback drafted since the AFL-NFL merger in the 1970s.

This height places Pavia only a quarter-inch shorter than current NFL quarterbacks Bryce Young and Kyler Murray, who were both high first-round draft selections. Despite this slight difference, teams will closely scrutinize his measurables, as drafting a quarterback under 5-foot-10 historically presents a significant hurdle.

While historical data on exact heights is incomplete, Eddie LeBaron of the 1963 Cowboys is noted as the last quarterback under 5-foot-10 to play professionally. Pavia's previously listed height of 6-foot-0 by Vanderbilt is now corrected, presenting NFL scouts with a clear decision on whether his talent outweighs his stature.