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Diego Pavia wrestling highlights: Revisiting Vanderbilt QB's high school career before football

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia’s journey toward stardom included a stop as a wrestler.

Pavia was a multi-sport athlete in high school in New Mexico, excelling in both football and wrestling. While he has since chosen the football path, his wrestling success is a big reason for his impressive numbers in college football.

After high school, Pavia had to decide whether to focus on football or wrestling full-time, and he chose the football route. It’s hard to argue that was the wrong choice, as he worked his way from JUCO to the SEC, becoming a Heisman Trophy finalist in the process.

Here’s a look back at how Pavia’s wrestling history impacted his football career.

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