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Ravens Sign Heisman Finalist Diego Pavia to Three-Year Deal

4/29/2026

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Ravens Sign Pavia

The Baltimore Ravens signed Diego Pavia to a three-year contract on April 28, 2026.
Diego Pavia became the first Heisman Trophy finalist to go undrafted since Jordan Lynch in 2014, a status linked to size concerns noted at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Diego Pavia will join two-time MVP Lamar Jackson and backup Tyler Huntley in the Ravens’ quarterback room, likely as the third-string quarterback.

Summary

Ravens Sign QBs

Ravens signed undrafted QBs Diego Pavia and Joe Fagnano to three-year contracts per the NFL undrafted free-agent standard.
Coach Jesse Minter’s four-quarterback experience in Los Angeles is expected to shape Baltimore’s plan to keep players, but officials said a veteran free-agent quarterback could be added, leaving the undrafted signings without a guaranteed third-string role.
Agent Malki Kawa confirmed Pavia’s minicamp invitation after other teams scouted him, prompting a swift Ravens contract.

History

Historical Context

Kurt Warner’s rise from undrafted free agent to 1999 NFL MVP and Super Bowl XXXIV champion with the St. Louis Rams—throwing 41 touchdowns that season—showed that overlooked quarterbacks can become franchise leaders. That precedent has driven teams like the Baltimore Ravens to sign undrafted talent such as Heisman finalist Diego Pavia in 2026, expanding scouting beyond the draft.

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Ravens Sign Pavia

The Baltimore Ravens signed Diego Pavia to a three-year contract on April 28, 2026.
Diego Pavia became the first Heisman Trophy finalist to go undrafted since Jordan Lynch in 2014, a status linked to size concerns noted at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Diego Pavia will join two-time MVP Lamar Jackson and backup Tyler Huntley in the Ravens’ quarterback room, likely as the third-string quarterback.

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