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In this story:Former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is currently facing significant scrutiny as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches. His college career was defined by high-level production and a signature win over Alabama, but scouts remain divided on his character.Recent reports indicate that several NFL front offices are hesitant to commit to Pavia due to various off-field concerns. These issues have turned the former Commodores star into one of the most polarizing figures in the current draft cycle.To address these challenges, Pavia recently met with former NFL head coach Jon Gruden. During their conversation, Gruden provided a blunt assessment of how…

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National Today By the People, for the PeopleNewsEli Stowers could transition to wide receiver in the NFL, adding size and athleticism to Denver’s offense.Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:36pmGot story updates? Submit your updates here. ›The Denver Broncos are hosting Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers on a top-30 pre-draft visit. While officially listed as a tight end, several teams are evaluating Stowers as a potential wide receiver due to his impressive size, vertical leap, and 40-yard dash time. The Broncos could look to add Stowers in the 2026 NFL Draft to pair with their existing tall receiving corps of Courtland Sutton…

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One day after a workout, Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea brought out the team’s football transfers to introduce themselves.Brian Allen Jr. introduced himself and told his new teammates that he came from Iowa.They all booed.”Man, we gave y’all belt,” said Allen, referring to the ReliaQuest Bowl in which Iowa won, 34-27.Allen, a defensive end, had no ill will toward Iowa’s football team, but he wanted something new after graduating. Even without the bowl experience, something about Lea and the Commodores appealed to Allen.After recording 16 tackles in 2025, Allen now joins Vanderbilt’s defensive end room after it lost key contributors Khordae…

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WFTV NowPHOENIX — Shea Ralph of Vanderbilt was named The Associated Press women’s basketball Coach of the Year on Thursday after turning the Commodores into one of the top teams in the nation.Ralph led a team that returned just one starter to the most successful season in school history. The team went 29-5, with 13 of those wins coming in the regular season against a rugged Southeastern Conference schedule. The Commodores finished tied for second in the conference, which matched the best finish in program history. They earned a 2-seed in the NCAA Tournament and reached the Sweet 16.“It’s wild.…

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Eli Stowers, projected to be the highest draft pick out of Vanderbilt football in a half decade or more, could change positions as a pro.According to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, some teams are evaluating Stowers as a wide receiver instead of a tight end.Rapoport said that Stowers is set to visit the Broncos and has done visits with the Titans, Rams and Cowboys, though he did not specify whether those teams are evaluating him as a wide receiver or tight end. Stowers is ranked the 36th-best player in the draft, according to ESPN. The NFL draft takes…

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