Why one writer believes Diego Pavia can make the Ravens in 2026
Diego Pavia went undrafted in 2026, but he landed a deal with the Baltimore Ravens, and that may have been the best landing spot.
Why one writer believes Diego Pavia can make the Ravens in 2026 originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Diego Pavia was one of the stars of the 2026 college football season.
The underdog quarterback led the Vanderbilt Commodores to unseen heights and will go down as possibly the best passer in school history. However, due to his age, size, and other factors, Pavia still went undrafted in 2026. Pavia didn't wait too long to get a shot, though.
The quarterback landed a deal with the Baltimore Ravens and will have a shot to compete for a backup quarterback spot this summer. Most teams have at least a couple undrafted free agents make the team, so it's not impossible for Pavia to do it. One NFL writer, Mike Kadlick of Sports Illustrated , recently explained why Pavia has a real shot.
How Diego Pavia can make the roster in 2026 The Ravens obviously have Lamar Jackson entrenched as the starter. Behind Jackson, the team currently rosters Tyler Huntley, Skylar Thompson, Pavia, and fellow UDFA Joe Fagnano. So, it's not exactly the deepest quarterback room.