Diego Pavia accepts invitation to Ravens minicamp after going undrafted
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Diego Pavia, a highly controversial Heisman finalist who went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, has received a rookie minicamp invite from the Baltimore Ravens.
- Pavia is the first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since 2014, when Jordan Lynch also received a camp invite but never played an NFL snap.
- Known for his dual-threat ability and electric play style, Pavia excelled at Vanderbilt and New Mexico State, earning Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year in 2023 and posting top SEC stats in 2025.
- Colorado head coach and Hall of Famer Deion Sanders publicly encouraged Pavia, urging him to stay strong and prove his worth.
- Pavia will compete for a spot in a Ravens quarterback room led by MVP Lamar Jackson and backup Tyler Huntley.
