Diego Pavia’s strip club visit adds to drama surrounding QB ahead of NFL tryout with Ravens
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, a Heisman Trophy finalist, faces renewed scrutiny after a reported visit to a strip club in Albuquerque, adding to off-field concerns ahead of his tryout with the Baltimore Ravens. Despite being undrafted, Pavia gets an opportunity to prove himself at the Ravens' minicamp, though questions about his maturity and decision-making persist. The incident is the latest in a series of controversies surrounding the polarizing quarterback, who has previously drawn attention for his 'F— the voters' sign and associates' legal issues. While some narratives have been based on inaccuracies, such as claims he lacked an NFL agent, Pavia continues to battle perception challenges as he pursues a professional career.
- ▪Diego Pavia, a Heisman Trophy runner-up and Vanderbilt quarterback, is preparing for an NFL tryout with the Baltimore Ravens after going undrafted.
- ▪A recent report from TMZ revealed Pavia visited a strip club in Albuquerque, adding to off-field concerns during his draft process.
- ▪Pavia has faced multiple controversies, including his 'F— the voters' sign after the Heisman ceremony and associates being arrested.
- ▪Contrary to claims by ProFootballTalk, Pavia is represented by agent Malki Kawa, having signed in January 2026.
- ▪Despite his undersized frame and off-field noise, Pavia led Vanderbilt to playoff contention and remains a talked-about prospect.
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OutKick Diego Pavia’s strip club visit adds to drama surrounding QB ahead of NFL tryout with Ravens Diego Pavia gets another shot to prove doubters wrong again By Trey Wallace OutKick Published April 28, 2026 1:59pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video The NFL Will Humble You The NFL Humbled Diego Pavia Diego Pavia's preparation for the NFL Draft looks like it included some time spent at a strip club in his hometown of Albuquerque, N.M.
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