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Deion Sanders comments on Diego Pavia's desire to join him

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 5:01 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Deion Sanders comments on Diego Pavia's desire to join him

Summary

Diego Pavia, a former college quarterback, expressed interest in playing for Deion Sanders after being undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft. Following his visit to Boulder, where he supported the Colorado Buffaloes, Pavia thanked Sanders on Instagram for treating him like family. Sanders responded with encouragement, saying, "Love ya, man! You are a real 1. God bless u." Pavia previously played at New Mexico State and Vanderbilt, earning recognition as a Heisman Trophy finalist. His connection with Sanders dates back to when he received an offer from him while coaching at Jackson State.

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By the Numbers

•Diego Pavia wants to play for Deion Sanders.
•Pavia visited Boulder during a Colorado game.
•Pavia previously played at New Mexico State and Vanderbilt.
•He was undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft.
•Sanders offered support through social media.

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5:01 AMYahoo Sports — Deion Sanders Sends 4-Word Message to Diego Pavia As NFL-Rejected QB Expresses Desire To Join Him

What they're saying

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Diego Pavia wanted an NFL job, and the NFL didn’t give him one. So he’s now turned to Deion Sanders, saying he’d love to play for Coach Prime.
— Yahoo Sports

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