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Diego Pavia Cut by Ravens After Going Undrafted

Diego Pavia Cut by Ravens After Going Undrafted

Summary

Diego Pavia, a former Vanderbilt quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist, was not selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. After attending the Baltimore Ravens’ minicamp, he was released by the team without signing a contract.

Key Facts

  • Diego Pavia was the first Heisman finalist since 2014 to go undrafted in the NFL Draft.
  • He finished second to Fernando Mendoza, who was the first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders.
  • Pavia is 5 feet 10 inches tall, which raised concerns about his NFL prospects.
  • He attended the Ravens’ minicamp but was waived shortly afterward.
  • Pavia was a top college quarterback, winning the 2025 SEC Offensive Player of the Year award.
  • He threw for 3,539 yards and 29 touchdowns and ran for 862 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2025.
  • Pavia previously expressed frustration over losing the Heisman Trophy and said he did not want an agent.
  • He made it clear he wanted to be a starting quarterback, not a backup, which may have discouraged NFL teams.
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