Diego Pavia to Ravens: Heisman finalist signing deal ahead of rookie camp
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Key Points:
- Former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia has signed a three-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens ahead of their rookie minicamp, after initially attending on a tryout basis.
- Pavia, a 2025 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm winner and Heisman Trophy finalist, set school records at Vanderbilt but went undrafted, marking the first Heisman finalist to do so since 2014.
- Despite his collegiate success, concerns about Pavia's height (measured under 6 feet) and age (24) likely impacted his draft stock, alongside mixed perceptions of his confident and sometimes polarizing personality.
- Baltimore also signed former Connecticut quarterback Joe Fagnano this week, showing interest in multiple undrafted signal-callers.
- Pavia's outspoken nature, including controversial social media posts, has drawn both criticism and support as he transitions to the NFL.
