Jesse Minter on Diego Pavia: Show us what you can do
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Key Points:
- The Baltimore Ravens have signed former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia as an undrafted rookie free agent, giving him a chance to compete for the No. 3 quarterback position alongside Joe Fagnano.
- Pavia is notable for being the first Heisman Trophy finalist to go undrafted in 12 years, raising questions about his age, height, and decision-making off the field.
- Ravens defensive coordinator Jesse Minter emphasized that Pavia is being given an opportunity to prove himself and noted that the team may still add more quarterbacks this offseason.
- Minter, who previously coached at Vanderbilt, acknowledged Pavia’s past challenges but praised his work ethic and dedication during team activities.
- Despite the NFL’s media access policy, Pavia was not available for interviews, leaving questions about his transition to the NFL unanswered.
