Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia has taken college football by storm as we head into Week 11 of the season, as the Commodores are sitting at a 7-2 record and ranked as the No. 19 team in the country. Vanderbilt’s 7-1 record through its first eight games was the program’s best start since 1941, while a win on Saturday against Auburn would mark the first time the program has reached eight wins since 2013.
The New Mexico State quarterback transfer has thrown for 2,063 yards with 18 touchdowns, while rushing for a team-high 501 yards and six scores on the ground this season. Paiva gained plenty of notoriety last season after leading Vanderbilt to an upset win over No. 1 Alabama, marking the Commodores’ first win against the No. 1 team in program history. Pavia has a $2 million NIL valuation, according to On3, ranking 23rd among all of college athletics. A number that may have grown even more on Thursday.
While leading Vanderbilt to history on multiple occasions throughout his couple of seasons in Nashville has helped build his brand, Pavia is one of the biggest personalities in college football. He says whatever comes to mind, and has even been spotted practicing the victory formation before games as a sign of his undeniable confidence.
Being the star quarterback at Vanderbilt has allowed Pavia to ink deals with brands like Raising Cane’s, while also frequently hanging out with comedian Theo Von. On Thursday, the quarterback’s portfolio grew, as he announced an NIL deal with a local car wash…