How did Diego Pavia look during NFL debut at Ravens rookie minicamp?

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Diego Pavia made his NFL debut at the Ravens rookie minicamp, wearing jersey No. 17. The former Vanderbilt quarterback is adjusting to the playbook and his new teammates after signing a three-year deal as an undrafted free agent.

Key points

Diego Pavia debuted at Ravens rookie minicamp
He wore jersey No. 17 during practice
Pavia is 5-foot-10 and weighs 203 pounds
He signed a three-year deal as an undrafted free agent
Pavia is adjusting to the playbook and new teammates

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How did Diego Pavia look during NFL debut at Ravens rookie minicamp?

OWINGS MILLS, MD − As his new head coach said, Diego Pavia has "his foot in the door." Soon enough, he'll have the chance to do more than simply taking his first professional steps toward potentially being an NFL quarterback.

The former Vanderbilt star and 2025 Heisman Trophy finalist was on the field and in front of reporters during the second and final day of the Baltimore Ravens' rookie minicamp Saturday, May 2. Working out under cloudy skies on a cool day with fellow incoming players, Pavia wore shorts and 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.

Pavia did not meet with reporters Saturday but was certainly a popular topic of conversation.

"Diego, just like a lot of the undrafted free agents, (is) trying to make his mark," said Ravens rookie coach Jesse Minter. "This guy, again, I know the program that he came from, I know a lot of people that worked with him, kind of what I think he is as a person − really, really hard worker − I think he really helped elevate that program in the SEC, playing against really good competition.

"And, so now, he's in the door. And it's like, 'Show us what you can do, let the chips fall where they may.'"

Wearing a helmet but no pads, Pavia split practice reps with fellow UDFA Joe Fagnano, who played for UConn, and former James Madison University quarterback Billy Atkins, who attended the minicamp on a tryout basis. They predictably cycled 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 passes during individual drills.