Heisman runner-up Diego Pavia signs 3-year deal with Ravens before scheduled tryout: report
Undrafted Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, the 2025 Heisman Trophy runner-up, has signed a three-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens before his scheduled rookie minicamp tryout. Despite concerns over his size and off-field behavior, the Ravens are giving him a chance to develop behind starter Lamar Jackson. Pavia had a standout college season, leading Vanderbilt to a 10-3 record and setting school passing records. His draft stock may have been affected by his 5-foot-9 7/8-inch height and controversial social media activity.
- ▪Diego Pavia signed a three-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens despite going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- ▪He was scheduled to try out at rookie minicamp but earned a contract before the event.
- ▪Pavia finished second in Heisman Trophy voting to Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall draft pick.
- ▪At the NFL Scouting Combine, Pavia measured 5 feet 9 7/8 inches, raising concerns about his size for the quarterback position.
- ▪He posted controversial social media content after the Heisman ceremony but later apologized.
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Baltimore Ravens Heisman runner-up Diego Pavia signs 3-year deal with Ravens before scheduled tryout: report Pavia was expected to show the Ravens what he had at rookie minicamp, but Baltimore has seen enough By Scott Thompson Fox News Published April 28, 2026 2:48pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Diego Pavia Is Too Small To Be A Distraction For A NFL Team David Pollack and Chad Withrow discuss Diego Pavia going undrafted in the NFL Draft. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Baltimore Ravens don’t need to see a tryout from undrafted Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia — they’re giving him a contract.
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