Diego Pavia finds first NFL opportunity after going undrafted

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Nearly 24 hours after the finale of the 2026 NFL Draft that saw Diego Pavia go undrafted, he has officially accepted a minicamp invite from the Baltimore Ravens per ESPNs Adam Schefter.

Pavia was the top name by many that went undrafted and took some major heat across the media for all of the reasons as to why he didn’t hear his name called. He can now use that to fuel as he looks to make a statement during the Ravens minicamp and hopefully find his way onto an active roster.

Despite the size difference, Pavia has some similarities to Lamar Jackson coming out of school. They were both two of the best dual threat QBs during their collegiate careers, having each posted multiple 800+ yard rushing seasons along with 2,900+ passing yard seasons. They’ve also each been responsible for well over 35+ total touchdowns across multiple seasons as well.

The fit

There is certainly room for Pavia to come in and compete for an active roster spot right away with Baltimore only having two QBs signed to their roster in Jackson and Tyler “Snoop” Huntley, who also fits that dual-threat mold.

Baltimore also extended a minicamp invite to former UConn QB, Joey Fagnano, who is coming off a 3,448-yard and 31 total touchdown season in his seventh year senior season.

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Pavia included, 15 undrafted free agents will be in attendance at the Ravens camp, which is expected to start next weekend on Friday, May 1st.