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Ravens Invite Diego Pavia; Fagnano Posts 3,448-Yard Season

4/30/2026

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Pavia Joins Ravens

Diego Pavia will begin rookie minicamp with the Baltimore Ravens on Friday.
Pavia, an Albuquerque native, won the 195-pound state wrestling title before playing football.
He earned Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year at New Mexico State in 2023.
He started at Vanderbilt and helped finish 10-3, reaching No. 9 in the AP poll.
Sam Fagnano threw for 3,448 yards, 28 touchdowns, one interception and a 69% completion rate at Connecticut.

Summary

Pavia Signs Ravens

Diego Pavia became the first Heisman Trophy finalist to go undrafted since 2014.
His three-year deal guarantees at least the 2026 league minimum of $885,000, far below his $2.5 million NIL earnings at Vanderbilt.
Baltimore has carried three quarterbacks on its opening 53-man roster only once in five seasons, lowering Pavia’s odds.
Coordinator Declan Doyle, who observed Taysom Hill’s hybrid role with the Saints, may try a similar use for Pavia.

History

Historical Context

Rookie minicamps, three-day spring sessions used by the NFL to evaluate drafted and undrafted players, were common by the late 1990s; the 1999 season listed undrafted free agents such as Mark Campbell and Mike Cook. The CFL adopted similar camps in 2010, expanding the practice. The Baltimore Ravens continue to rely on these minicamps to assess undrafted talent.

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Pavia Joins Ravens

Diego Pavia will begin rookie minicamp with the Baltimore Ravens on Friday.
Pavia, an Albuquerque native, won the 195-pound state wrestling title before playing football.
He earned Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year at New Mexico State in 2023.
He started at Vanderbilt and helped finish 10-3, reaching No. 9 in the AP poll.
Sam Fagnano threw for 3,448 yards, 28 touchdowns, one interception and a 69% completion rate at Connecticut.

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