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Undrafted Heisman QB Diego Pavia Joins Ravens Minicamp

4/28/2026

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Pavia Rookie Tryout

Quarterback Diego Pavia is trying out at the Baltimore Ravens’ rookie minicamp, which runs May 1-3.
Pavia went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, the first Heisman finalist missed since 2014.
He recorded a 70.6% completion rate for 3,539 yards, 29 passing TDs, 862 rushing yards and 10 rushing TDs.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers hold his CFL rights from 2024 and could sign him if the Ravens release him.

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Pavia Cash Splash

TMZ video shows Pavia at Albuquerque’s Knockouts Gentlemen’s Club on March 8, 2026, throwing cash on stage and staying until 5 a.m.
The clip shows he spent about three hours there, with all stage cash coming from him.
After his Heisman loss, Pavia posted “F- all the voters” online and later apologized.
Skip Bayless defended Pavia on X, while Dan Patrick and an NFC scouting director called Pavia's outspoken “schtick” old.

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Pavia Undrafted

Pavia became the Heisman finalist to go undrafted since Jordan Lynch (2014) and the runner-up without a draft pick since Brad Banks (2003).
He earned the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, SEC Offensive Player of the Year and All-American honors in 2025 while scouts flagged his 5-foot-10 height and arm strength concerns.
Pavia fits the Ravens’ dual-threat system despite size doubts while he faces a steep NFL path like Jordan Lynch.

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Pavia Rookie Tryout

Quarterback Diego Pavia is trying out at the Baltimore Ravens’ rookie minicamp, which runs May 1-3.
Pavia went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, the first Heisman finalist missed since 2014.
He recorded a 70.6% completion rate for 3,539 yards, 29 passing TDs, 862 rushing yards and 10 rushing TDs.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers hold his CFL rights from 2024 and could sign him if the Ravens release him.

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