Diego Pavia Signs With NFL Team After Going Undrafted
Diego Pavia, a standout quarterback from Vanderbilt, signed a three-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens after going undrafted in the NFL Draft. Despite being a Heisman finalist, concerns about his size and playing style may have contributed to his undrafted status. He will compete for a spot behind starter Lamar Jackson and second-string Tyler Huntley during minicamp and training camp.
- ▪Diego Pavia finished second in Heisman Trophy voting last season.
- ▪He became the first Heisman finalist since 2014 to go undrafted.
- ▪Pavia signed a three-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens after the draft.
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By Cole SullivanShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The most talked-about prospect to go undrafted in this year’s NFL Draft was without question Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia.Pavia was one of the standout players in college football last season and finished second in Heisman Trophy voting. He also became the first player since 2014 to be a Heisman finalist and go undrafted.While there are several possible reasons NFL teams passed on him — including concerns about his size, as he is considered one of the smaller quarterbacks in the class, as well as his polarizing playing style and personality — he still drew immediate interest after the draft.
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