Diego Pavia has a path to playing time in the NFL

• 3,539 passing yards
• 29 passing touchdowns
• 862 rushing yards
• 10 rushing touchdowns
• 70.6% completion rate (best in the SEC)

That’s legitimate dual-threat production—and it’s the reason he’s even in this position.

Why Teams Passed on Him

Despite the numbers, Pavia went undrafted. The reasons are familiar:

• Size (around 5’10”)
• Age (24)
• Questions around maturity and overall perception

The reality is simple—the NFL is more forgiving when players fit the physical prototype. When they don’t, the margin for error shrinks quickly.

A Very Narrow Path to Stick

Pavia’s road to making the roster is tight.

Best-case scenario:

• Earn the QB3 role
• Land on the practice squad

To do that, he’ll need to show:

• Quick decision-making
• Ball security
• Command of the offense

The Ravens don’t need him to be a star. They need him to be dependable.

Now It’s Time to Prove It

Pavia talked confidently throughout the draft process. Now, he gets his chance. He’s in the building, he’s on the field, and the evaluation is real. The opportunity is there. Now we’ll see if he can make it count.

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