Skip Bayless criticizes NFL teams over Diego Pavia's undrafted status and Ravens tryout
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Apr 27
Skip Bayless criticizes NFL teams over Diego Pavia's undrafted status and Ravens tryout
10 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Apr 27
Pavia, a Heisman Trophy runner-up and First-Team All-American from Vanderbilt, was not selected in the 2026 NFL Draft and only received a rookie minicamp tryout with the Baltimore Ravens.
Bayless, a Vanderbilt alum, expressed disbelief at Pavia's treatment, highlighting his 10–2 season and SEC honors. NFL teams reportedly prioritized concerns about Pavia's size, play style, and off-field issues over his college achievements.
Pavia becomes the first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since 2014, sparking debate among fans and analysts about NFL evaluation processes. His unexpected path adds motivation as he attempts to prove himself at the professional level.
Is Pavia destined to fail like past undrafted Heisman finalists, or can he break the mold?
Can Pavia's unique play style fit within the structured offense of the Baltimore Ravens?
How does a Heisman finalist lead an SEC team to 10 wins but fail to get drafted?
Why do elite college stats often mean so little to professional NFL scouts?
Is being a 5-foot-10 quarterback still an insurmountable obstacle for NFL success?