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Source: Fox News
Summary
Diego Pavia, the Heisman Trophy runner-up, stated he didn’t have an agent ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. However, his agent clarified that Pavia handled his own affairs during college, specifically his name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal. Pavia made the comments during an appearance on Jon Gruden’s Barstool Sports show, “Gruden’s QB Class.” He reportedly signed with his agent, Malki Kawa, in January ahead of the draft.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Pavia didn’t have an agent, and he was handling his own affairs. He didn’t think it was fair to have someone take 5-10% of his money.
He was representing himself, and it wasn’t a surprise that he didn’t have an agent.
Pavia’s agent posted on social media clarifying the situation, stating that Pavia didn’t have an NIL agent, only an NFL agent.
This one felt recognizable early – a prospect without an agent, handling his own affairs, and causing confusion in the process.
The result wasn’t surprising by the end – a clarification from Pavia’s agent, and a reminder that athletes often handle their own affairs, especially in the NIL era.
Author: Evan Null
