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Undrafted QB Diego Pavia Joins Ravens Minicamp

4/28/2026

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Pavia Joins Ravens

Diego Pavia, quarterback, went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft and accepted a Ravens minicamp May 1-3 in Baltimore.
In 2025 Pavia posted 3,539 passing yards, 29 passing touchdowns, 862 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns, earning Offensive Player of the Year and Golden Arm Award.
His 5-foot-10, 207-lb frame raised draft concerns, leaving him to pursue Canadian Football League or United Football League should the Ravens not sign him.

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Pavia Sues NCAA

Pavia sued the NCAA, claiming its eligibility rules breach antitrust law by counting his junior-college years against his pro prospects.
At 24, he is over 19 months older than Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, raising NFL upside doubts.
He obtained an NCAA waiver to play his final Vanderbilt season despite the eligibility dispute.
Colorado coach Deion Sanders posted “I BELIEVE IN YOU MY MAN!” in public support after the draft.

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Pavia Joins Ravens

Diego Pavia, quarterback, went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft and accepted a Ravens minicamp May 1-3 in Baltimore.
In 2025 Pavia posted 3,539 passing yards, 29 passing touchdowns, 862 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns, earning Offensive Player of the Year and Golden Arm Award.
His 5-foot-10, 207-lb frame raised draft concerns, leaving him to pursue Canadian Football League or United Football League should the Ravens not sign him.

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