Diego Pavia is a college football quarterback for the Vanderbilt Commodores. Hailing from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Pavia attended Volcano Vista High School where he competed in baseball and wrestling besides football. He is also a three-time wrestling state finalist, having won one state title. He is the son of Antoinette Padilla and has three siblings.
Which subject does Diego Pavia Majors in?
Diego Pavia, the quarterback for the Vanderbilt Commodores, majored in biology during his time at New Mexico State University. Pavia is a graduate student
at Vanderbilt University, as of 2024.
Diego Pavia High School
Pavia attended Volcano Vista High School, where he showcased his dual-threat capabilities by completing 108 of 165 passes for 1,485 yards and 14 touchdowns while also rushing for 464 yards and nine touchdowns during his senior year.
Diego Pavia College
Pavia enrolled at the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) in 2020, where he completed 189 of 323 passes for 2,644 yards and 31 touchdowns against just four interceptions over two seasons. His performance helped NMMI to the NJCAA National Football Championship in 2021. Following his success at NMMI, Pavia transferred to New Mexico State University (NMSU), where he made significant contributions during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. He started all 15 games in 2023, leading the Aggies to a historic ten-win season—their first since 1960. He threw for 2,973 yards and 26 touchdowns while also rushing for seven touchdowns. His standout performances included a notable victory over Auburn, where he completed nearly 68% of his passes and threw three touchdown passes without an interception. This victory marked a significant milestone as it was NMSU's first win against an SEC opponent.
In January 2024, Pavia transferred to Vanderbilt University under head coach Clark Lea. In his first season with the Commodores, he led the team to an upset victory over No. 1 Alabama—Vanderbilt's first win over a top-5 team in program history. In that game, Pavia completed an impressive 16 of 20 passes for 252 yards and two touchdowns while adding another 56 yards on the ground. His ability to perform under pressure has earned him accolades such as the SEC Offensive Player of the Week and recognition on various national player watchlists.
FAQ's on Diego Pavia
A. Antoinette Padilla is the mother of Diego Pavia.
A. As of November, 2024, he is 23 years old.
A. He is from Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.
