Pavia accepts Ravens minicamp invite after shocking draft snub

Diego Pavia is getting his shot—but not the way anyone expected.

After going completely undrafted despite being a Heisman runner-up, Pavia has accepted an invitation to the Baltimore Ravens’ rookie minicamp, giving him a chance to prove he belongs at the next level.

It’s a stunning fall.

Pavia was one of the most productive quarterbacks in college football, throwing for over 10,000 yards and 88 touchdowns across his career while also making a name for himself as a dual-threat playmaker.
At Vanderbilt, he led the SEC in completion percentage and passing touchdowns, and even helped pull off a historic upset over No. 1 Alabama.

And still—no team drafted him.

The reasons are clear, even if they’re controversial. NFL scouts questioned his size (around 5-foot-10) and whether his arm strength translates to the pro level.
There were also concerns about his fit in a traditional NFL system, with many believing his success came in schemes tailored specifically to his strengths.

But now, he has an opportunity.

The Ravens didn’t draft a quarterback and need arms for rookie camp, so Pavia will get a real chance to compete for a roster or practice squad spot behind Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley.

And honestly, this feels like the perfect fit.

If there’s any team willing to embrace a mobile, unconventional quarterback, it’s Baltimore. With Lamar Jackson already redefining what the position looks like, Pavia couldn’t have landed in a better situation to showcase what he does best.

Still, nothing is guaranteed.

This is just a minicamp invite—not a contract. But for a guy who went from Heisman finalist to undrafted overnight, it’s everything.

Now it’s simple: prove them wrong.

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Landon Kardian