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Ravens Sign Undrafted Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia

5/5/2026

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Ravens Sign Pavia

Baltimore Ravens signed Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia to a no-bonus deal after he went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, adding him behind Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley and UDFA Joe Fagnano.
In 2025 Vanderbilt, he threw for 3,539 yards, 29 touchdowns and a 70.6% SEC-best completion rate.
Baltimore expects Pavia to fight for a QB3 or practice-squad spot by showing ball security despite concerns over 5-foot-10 height and 24-year age.

Summary

Ravens Dump Crosby

The Baltimore Ravens abandoned a trade for edge rusher Maxx Crosby, retaining their No. 14 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
During the draft weekend the team added 11 players and signed undrafted quarterbacks Diego Pavia and Joe Fagnano to deepen the roster behind Lamar Jackson.
The Ravens’ offseason plan keeps the door open for additional quarterback acquisitions before training camp.

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Historical Context

When the New England Patriots selected Tom Brady at 199th overall in the 2000 NFL draft, his rise illustrated the impact of late-round talent. In 2026, the Baltimore Ravens signed undrafted quarterbacks Diego Pavia and Joe Fagnano while retaining veteran Lamar Jackson, hoping a similar draft-steal approach will reshape roster strategy league-wide.

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Ravens Sign Pavia

Baltimore Ravens signed Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia to a no-bonus deal after he went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, adding him behind Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley and UDFA Joe Fagnano.
In 2025 Vanderbilt, he threw for 3,539 yards, 29 touchdowns and a 70.6% SEC-best completion rate.
Baltimore expects Pavia to fight for a QB3 or practice-squad spot by showing ball security despite concerns over 5-foot-10 height and 24-year age.

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