Diego Pavia, first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since 2014, reportedly signing 3-year deal with Ravens
Pavia went from JUCO standout to household name, turning into the face of one of the more unlikely turnarounds in college sports.
Undrafted free agent Diego Pavia, the first Heisman Trophy finalist, to go undrafted since 2014, is signing a three-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday . The former Vanderbilt star was supposed to try out this weekend at Ravens rookie minicamp, but the team signed him in advance, per Schefter. Pavia is one of the most polarizing college football players in recent memory.
The former JUCO, New Mexico State and Vanderbilt quarterback was not selected in the 2026 NFL Draft . As a result, he became the first Heisman Trophy finalist to go undrafted since Northern Illinois QB Jordan Lynch was not picked in the 2014 draft. Immediately following the draft’s conclusion on Saturday, Pavia did not sign with an NFL team as a free agent.
He reportedly visited the Carolina Panthers before the draft, but no other visits were publicized. The Ravens, however, are giving Pavia a chance. They’re also bringing undrafted free agent quarterback Joe Fagnano aboard on a three-year deal, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport .
Fagnano played at Maine and UConn, most notably leading the Huskies to back-to-back nine-win seasons, even posting a 28:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio in 2025. Ravens are signing former Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia to a three-year deal, per source. Pavia was supposed to try out this weekend, but the Ravens signed him in advance.
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