Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza had already emerged as the clear favorite for the Heisman Trophy after taking home both the Maxwell and Davey O’Brien awards on the eve of the ceremony. Fast forward to now, and here we are. The projected top prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft has officially been named the 91st winner of the Heisman Memorial Trophy. The votes may be in, but for a legend and the Sanders family, the ceremony ended with the wrong man at the podium.

Shortly after the announcement, NFL legend Johnny Manziel took to his X account and posted “PAVIA 4 Heisman,” making it clear he would’ve preferred Diego Pavia as the winner. Not long after that, Deion Sanders Jr . liked Manziel’s post, took a screenshot, and reposted it on his Instagram page, Well Off Forever.

“I agree,”

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