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Baltimore Ravens Sign Undrafted Quarterbacks Diego Pavia and Joe Fagnano
5/2/2026, 6:03:32 AM
Roster Additions: Two Undrafted Quarterbacks Join the Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens formalized contracts with quarterbacks Diego Pavia and Joe Fagnano on Friday, adding both to the team’s 90-man roster. The signings followed reports that the players would join as undrafted free agents. Pavia and Fagnano become part of a 19-player group of undrafted rookies the Ravens signed after the 2025 NFL Draft. The signings were part of the Ravens' post-draft roster construction.
Background: Pavia’s College Performance and Draft Outlook
Diego Pavia entered the NFL as the Heisman Trophy runner-up from Vanderbilt. He was the Heisman runner-up in his final season. In his final season he threw 29 touchdowns and completed 70.6 % of attempts, a marked improvement. Analysts note prior inconsistency and a high-risk style that he moderated in 2025. At the NFL Combine Pavia measured 5-foot-9, small for a quarterback. He is 24, older than many rookie quarterbacks, and pre-draft interviews raised confidence and maturity concerns.
Key Figures: Quarterbacks and Existing Depth
- Diego Pavia – Vanderbilt quarterback, Heisman runner-up, three-year deal.
- Joe Fagnano – Former UConn starter with 45 starts, signed as undrafted rookie.
- Lamar Jackson – Starting quarterback for the Ravens.
- Snoop Huntley – Quarterback on the 90-man roster.
The signings will compete for the third-string role behind Jackson and Huntley.
Roster Numbers: Undrafted Additions and Position Breakdown
The Ravens also signed defensive backs, receivers, linemen and linebackers, including Ladarius Webb Jr. (DB, Wake Forest) and Cortez Braham (WR, Memphis). The undrafted cohort comprises 19 players across offense, defense and special teams.
Official Team Announcement
The Ravens confirmed Pavia’s three-year deal is intended to provide developmental depth at quarterback. Both were added to the 90-man roster and will participate in the rookie minicamp to demonstrate on-field abilities.
Criticism and Concerns
Analysts note several reservations: Pavia’s 5-foot-9 stature is below the NFL average; his age (24) lags younger prospects; and his pre-draft demeanor has been called “overly confident” or “annoyingly smug.” Pavia’s size and age are atypical for NFL quarterbacks, influencing team evaluations. Critics cite earlier inconsistency and lack of a guaranteed roster spot, noting the third-string role is held by Tyler Huntley and the signings may be assigned to the practice squad.
Conflicting Reports and Gaps
Source reliability varies: NBCSports rated 40.03; Fansided has no reliability score. No direct quotations from Ravens officials appear, and the team has not detailed expected depth-chart impact beyond a general developmental statement. Consequently, the likelihood of either quarterback making the final 53-man roster remains unconfirmed.
What’s Next
Pavia and Fagnano will compete for the QB3 slot during the rookie minicamp and an evaluation on February 28, 2026. Their performance will determine whether they secure an active roster spot, join the practice squad, or are released before the regular season.
