Diego Pavia accepts Baltimore Ravens minicamp invitation after going undrafted

12 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Apr 26

Pavia, a 24-year-old Heisman Trophy finalist from Vanderbilt, was not selected in the 2026 NFL Draft and remained unsigned before accepting the Ravens' rookie minicamp invitation.
Concerns about Pavia's 5-10, 207-pound frame, age, and playing style contributed to his undrafted status, despite his productive college career and winning the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.
The Ravens, with only two quarterbacks on their roster, seek developmental depth, while Pavia's dual-threat ability could offer a fit. He is the first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since 2014.

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