First impressions? Diego Pavia makes NFL debut, sort of, at Ravens rookie minicamp
TL;DR
Diego Pavia made his NFL debut at the Ravens rookie minicamp, participating in drills and acclimating to the team. The former Vanderbilt quarterback, who signed as an undrafted free agent, wore jersey No. 17 during practice.
Key points
- Diego Pavia participated in Ravens rookie minicamp.
- He is a former Vanderbilt star and 2025 Heisman Trophy finalist.
- Pavia signed a three-year deal with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent.
- He wore jersey No. 17 during practice.
- Pavia focused on acclimating to the playbook and teammates.
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OWINGS MILLS, MD — Diego Pavia has taken his first professional steps toward potentially being an NFL quarterback.
The former Vanderbilt star and 2025 Heisman Trophy finalist participated in the Baltimore Ravens' rookie minicamp Saturday, May 2, working out under cloudy skies on a cool day with fellow incoming players.
Wearing a black jersey with No. 17, the 5-foot-10, 203-pounder, who recently signed a three-year deal with the team as an undrafted free agent, spent the portion of practice open to media members basically getting acclimated to the playbook and his new teammates.
Wearing a helmet but no pads, Pavia split most of the reps with fellow UDFA Joe Fagnano − predictably going through a mix of run, pass and play-action plays, though Pavia didn't actually throw the ball downfield as his receivers learned their routes. He did uncork some passes during individual drills.
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- Jacksonville Jaguars – David Stone, DT, Oklahoma
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- Buffalo Bills – Damon Wilson II, DE, Miami (Fla.)
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- Los Angeles Chargers – A'Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon
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- Chicago Bears – Ahmad Moten, DT, Miami (Fla.)
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- New England Patriots – Whit Weeks, LB, LSU
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- Los Angeles Rams – Princewill Umanmielen, DE/OLB, LSU
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- Denver Broncos – A.J. Holmes Jr., DT, Texas Tech
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Rookie head coach Jesse Minter ran practice, while general manager Eric DeCosta and former Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome, who still holds an executive vice president title under DeCosta, his protégé, observed from various vantage points from the team's suburban training facility.
Pavia is not expected to speak with reporters Saturday, however Minter will.
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Q&A
What team did Diego Pavia join as an undrafted free agent?
Diego Pavia joined the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent.
How tall is Diego Pavia and what is his weight?
Diego Pavia is 5-foot-10 and weighs 203 pounds.
What jersey number does Diego Pavia wear for the Ravens?
Diego Pavia wears jersey number 17 for the Baltimore Ravens.
What activities did Diego Pavia participate in during the Ravens rookie minicamp?
During the Ravens rookie minicamp, Diego Pavia participated in drills, worked on the playbook, and split reps with fellow UDFA Joe Fagnano.
