Diego Pavia competes for Ravens roster spot after undrafted signing
Updated
Updated · Fox News · May 3
Diego Pavia competes for Ravens roster spot after undrafted signing
11 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 3
Baltimore coach Jesse Minter said Saturday the former Vanderbilt quarterback must prove himself for a likely third-string role behind Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley.
Pavia went undrafted despite throwing for 3,539 yards and 29 touchdowns in Vanderbilt's 10-3 season, and he is expected to compete with former UConn quarterback Joe Fagnano.
The SEC Offensive Player of the Year finished second in Heisman voting to top draft pick Fernando Mendoza and became the first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since 2014.
Could Diego Pavia's unconventional path and polarizing reputation actually give the Ravens a hidden edge at quarterback, or will history repeat itself?
How much do off-field incidents truly impact a talented player's chances in the NFL, and could the Ravens' culture transform Pavia's narrative?