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Though the 2026 NFL draft<\/a> didn\u2019t work out well for Vanderbilt QB1 Diego Pavia, the Heisman Trophy finalist is reportedly considering a career away from the gridiron. Pavia took college football by storm, mounting spectacular wins over powerhouses like Alabama and Auburn. However, his off-field antics led to a spectacular fall out of the draft, prompting him to eye a career in the $14.52B entertainment industry.<\/p>\n \u201cWhile you can\u2019t entirely rule out a professional football career for Pavia, the odds are stacked against him. It could cause a career pivot if it doesn\u2019t work out. Luckily, there is a place where he could thrive, and there\u2019s proof it could work: wrestling,\u201d USA Today\u2019s Jordan Mendoza speculated.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The world of pro wrestling and more particularly, the WWE, which currently has a market capitalization of $14.52B, could very well be a move for an eccentric character like Diego Pavia if he fails to secure an opportunity as an undrafted free agent in the NFL. Pavia won\u2019t be the first to opt for a path into the squared circle with several greats of the promotion like Dwayne \u201cThe Rock\u201d Johnson (Miami<\/a>), Stone Cold Steve Austin (North Texas), John Cena (Springfield College \u2013 Mass.), and Roman Reigns (Georgia Tech), starting as college football players, who couldn\u2019t crack it on the gridiron.<\/p>\n Furthermore, with his brash personality, which was evident as he reposted an Instagram post from comedian Theo Von to his Instagram story with the caption, \u201cF- all the voters but \u2026 family for life,\u201d reacting to the Heisman Trophy results. Or his ability to thrive in an environment where the crowd roots against him, coupled with his wrestling background, which includes a New Mexico state title in high school, could make him the perfect candidate for a run in the WWE.<\/p>\n Pavia also showcased a glimpse of him in the biggest pro-wrestling production when he had entertaining interactions with WWE stars like Grayson Waller in December. Hence, a move to the squared circle shouldn\u2019t be considered a distant possibility for Pavia.<\/p>\n