Diego Pavia’s family is back in the spotlight again as he continues to fight for his No. 13 Vanderbilt squad to make it over the College Football Playoff bubble. The sixth-year senior quarterback is also among the leading favorites traveling to New York City for next weekend’s 2025 Heisman Trophy ceremony.
Earlier this month, his mother’s exuberant performance for the cameras from the stands garnered the criticisms of some sports announcers such as Joey Galloway who felt that ESPN’s excessive coverage of Antoinette Pavia at games was overkill.
Diego Pavia’s Brothers Javier and Roel Arrested for Several Times This Season
His mom may attract attention, but Pavia’s brothers are straight renegades, having broken the law on multiple occasions this season, including during last Saturday’s regular-season finale, a 45-24 thrashing of SEC rival Tennessee.
According to reports, Diego’s brother Javier was arrested by Knoxville Police and charged with public intoxication. The 25-year-old reportedly “got mouthy with an officer” when told to take down a large flag that was obstructing the view of other fans inside Neyland Stadium. Pavia was later released under his own recognizance after spending the night in jail. Photos show him pressed up against a truck looking quite flustered and embarrassed.
Earlier in the season, brother Roel Pavia, 26, joined Javier for a wild run-in with authorities following Vanderbilt’s season-opening win over Charleston Southern in Nashville, according to reports. Diego’s older brothers were arrested and charged with public intoxication and resisting arrest.
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So this level of clout-chasing seems to be a theme for the entire family. In addition, Roel also faced charges of assault on law enforcement, per court records, and both cases remain open according to online records…