Diego Pavia Visits Panthers, Could Join Small‑Framed QB Room

The Panthers hosted Vanderbilt’s 24‑year‑old quarterback Diego Pavia, the 2025 SEC Offensive Player of the Year, during a visit that has fans speculating about a potential draft pick. Pavia, who is roughly the same height as current starter Bryce Young, has shown talent on the field but has also attracted controversy off the field. If Carolina selects Pavia in the 2026 NFL Draft, it would create one of the shortest quarterback rooms in NFL history, a move that the franchise has demonstrated it is willing to make.