Ravens QB Depth Chart: Can Diego Pavia rise to become Lamar Jackson's backup? Undrafted QB faces tough path
Diego Pavia found the one NFL team to give him a chance as Vanderbilt's former Heisman Trophy finalist QB, but getting a three-year deal from Baltimore doesn't guarantee a reserve roster spot.
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Diego Pavia needed only one team to like him enough as a quarterback to give him a shot at sticking on an NFL roster after going undrafted. Now, the Heisman Trophy finalist from Vanderbilt needs to do a lot more to make the Baltimore Ravens ’ final roster in 2026. Pavia has cleared the first hurdle.
Instead of needing to try out for the Ravens during their upcoming rookie minicamp, he signed a three-year contract with the team on Tuesday, three days after the draft. Although Pavia is the polarizing headlining passer, the team also gave a three-year deal to another QB invited to the Combine, former Rutgers starter Joe Fagnano. The Ravens now have much more depth behind two-time MVP Lamar Jackson What are Pavia’s chances of making the team’s final roster?
Here’s a breakdown of his initial obstacles in Baltimore. MORE: Details on Diego Pavia's UDFA deal with the Ravens Ravens' quarterback depth chart Lamar Jackson remains the unquestioned starter. But after disappointment from former Cowboys No.