The harsh truth about Diego Pavia signing a three
FanSided • • sports
Key Points:
- Diego Pavia, a Heisman finalist, signed a three-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent but is not guaranteed a spot on the final roster or seen as a future starting quarterback.
- Pavia will compete for the Ravens' third-string quarterback position behind starter Lamar Jackson and backup Tyler Huntley, with Huntley expected to retain the backup role due to his experience.
- The Ravens also signed UConn quarterback Joe Fagnano as a UDFA, meaning Pavia faces competition for a roster spot beyond just his raw talent.
- Pavia went undrafted due to concerns about inconsistency in his earlier college years, his small stature at 5-foot-9, and his age of 24, which is older than many NFL rookie quarterbacks.
- Despite a strong final college season with Vanderbilt, Pavia's size and previous performance issues made teams hesitant to use a draft pick on him, making his path to the NFL more challenging.
