QB · BAL · 24 yrs · exp 0 · Vanderbilt
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After failing to secure a backup role with the Ravens, quarterback Diego Pavia has been placed on waivers. He has several potential options, including waiting for another NFL opportunity, playing in the CFL for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, or joining the UFL. Pavia could also attempt to sue for eligibility in college football, despite the NCAA rule complexities, given his strong collegiate performance
Diego Pavia's stay with the Baltimore Ravens didn't last long. After signing the 2025 Heisman Trophy runner-up as an undrafted free agent out of Vanderbilt on May 1, the Ravens waived him 83 days later on Thursday, just one day before rookies were set to report to Baltimore's training camp. We have waived QB Diego Pavia. https://t.co/Q1wbCbkwLe Pavia was in the mix to compete for the third spot on Baltimore's quarterback depth chart behind two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and former Pro Bowler Tyler Huntley . Pavia's competition for that spot was 2022 seventh-round pick Skylar Thompson and 2026 undrafted free agent Joe Fagnano out of Connecticut. There's a good chance the Ravens won't carry more than Jackson and Huntley on the 53-man roster during the 2026 season, with the third quarterback spending most of their time on the team's practice squad. Baltimore will likely divide up the majority of their preseason game reps between those two quarterbacks. The 2025 Heisman runner-up led the Commodores to their first 10-win season in school history while setting single-season school records for wins, passing yards (3,539) and passing touchdowns (29). He ranked second in college football in total yards per game (338.5) and tied for third in the sport in total touchdowns (39). Pavia's 119 career total touchdowns and 88 career passing touchdowns both led college football since 2022. At his size (5-foot-10, 203 pounds), sticking around the NFL will be an uphill battle for the 24-year-old rookie. That's especially true for NFL teams that could view him as not worth the time, given the potential distraction factor he brings. Pavia posted an expletive-filled image about the Heisman voters after he lost out on the award to Fernando Mendoza before eventually apologizing for doing so . So where could Pavia's next landing spots be? Here are a few potential options. The New York Jets have one of the worst quarterback rooms in the entire NFL. Geno Smith , who will turn 36-years-old during the 2026 season, is likely to be the team's Week 1 starter just a year removed from becoming the sixth quarterback since the 1970 AFL/NFL merger to lead the league in both interceptions and sacks taken in the same season. Behind Smith are 2026 fourth-round pick Cade Klubnik and two veterans: Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe . The Jets are playing for the future in 2026, aiming to snag a franchise quarterback in the loaded 2027 NFL Draft . Why not give Pavia a turn to see if he can hang at the NFL level? There's a good chance he can be a solid co-captain of New York's tank brigade in 2026. Winnipeg has owned Pavia's Canadian Football League negotiating rights since 2024, and they may be in a position to make good on those rights with the popular 2025 SEC Offensive Player of the Year this offseason. Regardless of physical stature, Pavia would immediately become one of the CFL's most talented quarterbacks. Obviously, Pavia will look to secure some form of football employment for the fall, whether that's an NFL practice squad or a spot in the CFL. However, the UFL in the spring of 2027 would make plenty of sense for him. It's a chance to receive immediate playing time while suiting up alongside other players just on the fringe of making the NFL. This is where he'll likely find the most talented teammates outside of the NFL itself. Plus, he's a big name who could juice the UFL's TV ratings. If Pavia is unable to find a football landing spot for the fall, he could quickly navigate into the world of podcasting and social media. He has both a big personality and a sizable Instagram following of 112,000. Plus, he has relationships with comedian Theo Von and others in the entertainment industry. That could add up to a comfortable post-football life if Pavia feels his playing days are over
With training camp approaching, the Ravens had five quarterbacks on the 90-man roster. They now have four. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Ravens have waived rookie quarterback Diego Pavia. Undrafted in April, Pavia signed with the Ravens. The contract contained no signing bonus or guarantees . Pavia finished the offseason program with the Ravens. He’ll now be subject to the waivers system. If not claimed, he’ll become a free agent again. Remaining on the roster for the Ravens are quarterbacks Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley, Skylar Thompson, and Joe Fagnano
The Heisman Trophy finalist and undrafted free agent quarterback signed a three-year deal with the Ravens, but didn't make it to training camp
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Character concerns and a lack of height (5-foot-10, 203) explain why the 24-year-old Pavia went undrafted after a Heisman runner-up season at Vanderbilt, where he threw for 29 touchdowns and ran for 10 more. He latched on with the Ravens after the 2026 NFL Draft, signed to compete for the No. 3 QB job behind Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. A lot would have to go wrong in Baltimore for Pavia to take meaningful snaps this season, but the Ravens could try to develop him as their long-term backup behind Jackson
During this year’s free agency cycle and 2026 NFL draft, all four AFC North teams made significant moves to add talent to their rosters. While more additions are still possible over the next few months, everyone’s core players are mostly set ahead of the 2026 season. How do the different positional groups in the division stack up to one another? Let’s rank the AFC North squads by position, starting with quarterback. Starter: Lamar Jackson Depth: Tyler Huntley , Skylar Thompson, Diego Pavia , Joey Fagnano Jackson is coming off a disappointing 2025 season that was muddied by nagging injuries, which limited his athleticism for much of the year. He started to round more into form over the final few games, but the Ravens fell just short of the postseason. In a new offensive system surrounded by fresh personnel and coaches, Jackson should be primed for a big bounce back in 2026. The Ravens re-signed Huntley, who is the most optimal backup to Jackson, to a two-year deal this offseason. Huntley is one of the better second-stringers in the league. They added competition for the No. 3 spot with a veteran in Thompson and two undrafted free agent rookies. Starter: Joe Burrow Depth: Joe Flacco , Josh Johnson, Sean Clifford Burrow played in only eight games last season but again produced at a high level and led a potent Bengals’ offensive attack. Like Jackson, Burrow is still undoubtedly one of the premier quarterbacks in the NFL despite injury struggles and not making the playoffs again in 2025. The Bengals re-signed Flacco to return as Burrow’s backup after he joined the team in the middle of the season last year. Flacco performed admirably and is still a quality veteran backup and spot-starter at 41 years old. Journeyman Josh Johnson was signed to a one-year contract earlier this offseason as well, who is a capable third-string quarterback. Starter: Aaron Rodgers Depth: Mason Rudolph , Will Howard , Drew Allar After a long wait this spring, the Steelers wound up re-signing Aaron Rodgers to return for what will be his final NFL season. Rodgers, now 42 years old, was still probably the best option available for the Steelers. He finished middle-of-the-pack in most statistical categories among starting quarterbacks last season, but should have an improved offensive ecosystem around him in 2026. The Steelers also made a high-profile move in the draft by acquiring Penn State’s Drew Allar in the third round, who has the potential to develop into a starter-caliber quarterback. Mason Rudolph and rising sophomore Will Howard provide quality depth behind Rodgers. Starter: Deshaun Watson Depth: Shedeur Sanders , Dillon Gabriel , Taylen Green The Browns’ quarterback room is once again a bit of a jumbled mess, clouded by the return of the highly paid Deshaun Watson. Watson is a true wild card having not played since the middle of the 2024 season. He’s played only 19 games for the Browns since 2022 and his on-field performance has left much to be desired. Shedeur Sanders is competing with Watson for the starting role. Sanders has more long-term upside than Watson at this point but had a very shaky rookie season. Fellow rising sophomore Dillon Gabriel appears firmly in third pecking order spot after starting games last year
No suspense here, folks. Lamar Jackson was not at the Ravens’ OTAs on Tuesday, giving Tyler Huntley , Skylar Thompson, and undrafted rookie Diego Pavia more opportunities in full-team reps. None particularly stood out, though Huntley, as usual, was all smiles, all day, especially when he faked out the entire defense on a QB keeper and laughed at how much open space there was on the left side. On the other end, the Ravens’ new-look group of pass-catchers made a number of plays throughout practice. Zay Flowers often looked like the best player on the field and certainly the most dynamic athlete. Rookie wideouts Ja’Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt each took their turn in the spotlight, with Lane making a few second-level grabs over the middle and Sarratt consistently finding space against zone coverage. There was less to see from rookie tight ends Matthew Hibner and Josh Cuevas. The 6-foot-5, 251-pound Hibner passes the eye test, and his all-around abilities could help him quickly find a role in the Ravens’ new offense. Head coach Jesse Minter noted how Hibner was more of an inline blocker during their shared time at Michigan, but evolved into a more versatile pass-catcher in SMU’s spread offense. That combination of skillsets should give him a good shot at seeing the field as a rookie, especially when the Ravens want to threaten defenses in multiple ways out of 12 personnel. Cuevas did not look bad; he just did not stand out. With Durham Smythe expected to take on a sizable blocking role, the Alabama project could get edged out of the picture as a rookie. Cuevas was responsible for one of the last highlights of the day, part of a series of practice-ending competitions that Minter said are designed to encourage the team to “be at their best when the best is needed.” On Tuesday, individual offensive and defensive players squared off to throw a medicine ball as far as possible with the losing side doing push-ups. Sarratt beat fifth-round corner Chandler Rivers, Cuevas bested 2025 UDFA Kaimon Rucker , and Vega Ioane completed the offense’s sweep over Zion Young. I’m not sure what I found the most amusing: the offense collectively exploding with each win, Ronnie Stanley wanting to count out the defense’s push-ups military-style, or Ja’Kobi Lane celebrating Ioane’s win with a backflip. Like Hibner, rookie running back Adam Randall passed the eye test, both with his 6-foot-3, 232-pound frame and his downhill explosiveness as a ballcarrier. 2023 fifth-rounder Rasheen Ali also had a nice day. It will be interesting to see how much they factor into the Ravens’ backfield rotation this year. The Ravens were without arguably their three most impactful players on Tuesday: Jackson, Kyle Hamilton , and Nnamdi Madubuike . Hamilton was present but not in uniform, as was linebacker Teddye Buchanan , who is working his way back from a torn ACL suffered in December. After practice, Minter said that he had been in touch with Jackson and expected him back soon. He also noted that Jackson “has been one of the leaders of our offseason program.” Madubuike has been participating in the offseason program, too, but his exact status remains unknown following neck surgery in April. The team has been cautiously optimistic in their sporadic updates, but nothing will have the same impact as seeing the seventh-year defensive tackle on the field. The defensive line room was also missing Calais Campbell , John Jenkins, and Travis Jones . Rounding out the list of absentees are cornerbacks Marlon Humphrey and Chidobe Awuzie , wide receiver Rashod Bateman , and outside linebacker Adisa Isaac . Those are largely standard veteran absences except for Isaac, a 2024 third-rounder who spent most of his career injured with just four appearances as a rookie and none last year. Linebacker Jay Higgins and cornerback Bilhal Kone , who are both recovering from torn ACLs, participated in drills but no full-team work, as did guard Andrew Vorhees . Kone and Vorhess both spent [... truncated ...]
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Ravens noncommital on Diego Pavia's future with team
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The Baltimore Ravens signed former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia to a three-year deal earlier this week, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Pavia was scheduled to try out during the team's rookie minicamp this weekend, but the Ravens scooped him up before that could happen. The 24-year-old undrafted free agent will compete with fellow rookie Joe Fagnano in training camp this summer for the Ravens to see who will enter the 2026 season as the QB3 behind starter Lamar Jackson and backup Tyler Huntley. Surprisingly, the Heisman Trophy finalist in college did not attract the interest from a single team during seven rounds of the NFL draft. Pavia produced in college, but he lacks size (5-foot-10), and he's old for a rookie at 24 years of age. At the very least, he should be on Baltimore's practice squad this year, but he lacks the measurables to be a very exciting stash candidate in dynasty/keeper leagues. Pavia threw for 3,539 yards and 29 touchdowns at Vandy last year while also adding 862 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns
The Ravens have signed Diego Pavia to a three-year contract. Pavia was supposed to try out this weekend, but the Ravens signed him in advance. He will compete for a depth role in the Ravens quarterback room
The Ravens signed Pavia as an undrafted free agent Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports
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