Diego Pavia Goes Viral During Ravens Rookie Minicamp — See Why
Summary
Diego Pavia, a former Vanderbilt quarterback who was a Heisman Trophy finalist, went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft but attended the Baltimore Ravens’ rookie minicamp. A video of him taking snaps at the minicamp went viral, drawing attention to his smaller size compared to typical NFL quarterbacks.Key Facts
- Diego Pavia was the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in December 2025.
- Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman and was selected No.1 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Pavia was the first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since 2014.
- He attended the Baltimore Ravens’ rookie minicamp on an invitation.
- A video showed Pavia taking under-center snaps, highlighting his small stature at about 5-foot-10.
- NFL experts say it is rare for quarterbacks Pavia’s size to make an NFL team.
- Pavia is competing for the Ravens’ third quarterback spot with Joe Fagnano and Billy Atkins.
- The Ravens’ coach Jesse Minter acknowledged Pavia’s learning experiences but praised his hard work and effort.
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