Why Baltimore Ravens may be perfect landing spot for Diego Pavia

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Even if that path is extremely narrow, Baltimore is the best fit for Pavia to get his foot in the door. How Baltimore shaped Pavia’s NFL path Pavia didn’t just get an invitation to rookie minicamp from the Ravens. He was signed to a three-year deal before the tryouts even began, giving him a real shot to work his way onto the roster during the offseason.

That doesn’t mean his spot is secure. He’s still competing for a developmental role, likely as a third-string quarterback or practice squad player. But it does show that Baltimore saw enough potential to lock him in before another team could take notice.

Pavia’s draft experience was unusual. Despite finishing second in Heisman voting and putting up impressive numbers, he went undrafted over seven rounds. That raised plenty of questions about how teams viewed his game translating to the pros.

While the league had its doubts about his size and long-term fit, Baltimore saw enough potential to give him a real opportunity. Pavia’s production warranted a look Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images What Pavia achieved at Vanderbilt in 2025 should have carried more weight. He threw for 3,539 yards and accounted for 39 touchdowns, helping to elevate a programme that had rarely shown that kind of potential.