Ravens invite Heisman finalist QB Diego Pavia to rookie minicamp

TL;DR

Diego Pavia, the 2025 Heisman runner-up, has been invited to the Baltimore Ravens' rookie minicamp after going undrafted due to concerns about his size and arm strength. He previously excelled at Vanderbilt, earning multiple awards for his performance.

Key points

Diego Pavia was a 2025 Heisman runner-up.
He averaged 271.5 passing yards and 66.3 rushing yards per game at Vanderbilt.
Pavia received the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and was named SEC Offensive Player of the Year.
Concerns about his size and arm strength led to him going undrafted.
The Ravens currently have two quarterbacks under contract.

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Diego Pavia #2 of the Vanderbilt Commodores drops to pass against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half of the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium on December 31, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) | Getty Images 2025 Heisman runner-up Diego Pavia was not selected in this weekend’s draft due to concerns about his size and arm strength translating to the next level. Now, he will get his shot in the NFL after accepting an invite to the Baltimore Ravens’ rookie minicamp next weekend, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Pavia was incredibly productive at Vanderbilt last year, averaging 271.5 passing yards and 66.3 rushing yards per game with 39 total touchdowns. He earned the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award as college football’s best quarterback as well as first-team All-SEC and SEC Offensive Player of the Year honors. However, the Commodores’ offense highlighted Pavia’s strengths and hid his weaknesses by using RPOs and getting him on the move. His 5-foot-10 height – which is in the first percentile among NFL QBs – and limited arm talent are a poor fit for NFL offenses that require their passers to see and target the entire field from the pocket. Pavia’s playmaking ability is also more a result of his toughness and short-area burst than his long speed and skills as a ballcarrier. In Baltimore, Pavia will first need to earn himself a spot on the 90-man offseason roster. Currently, the Ravens only have Lamar Jackson and under contract, so they need to find a No. 3 QB for the season. They also invited UConn’s Joey Fagnano to their rookie camp, , and there are a number of veteran arms they could bring in as well. *This story will be updated with more information.*

Q&A

Why was Diego Pavia not selected in the NFL Draft?

Diego Pavia was not selected in the NFL Draft due to concerns regarding his size and arm strength, which are seen as limitations for the NFL level.

What were Diego Pavia's college football achievements?

Pavia was the 2025 Heisman runner-up, won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, and was named first-team All-SEC and SEC Offensive Player of the Year.

Who are the current quarterbacks on the Ravens' roster?

The Baltimore Ravens currently have Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley under contract, and they are looking to find a third quarterback for the upcoming season.