Undrafted Diego Pavia will get Baltimore Ravens rookie minicamp tryout: stories

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Diego Pavia, the polarizing former Vanderbilt quarterback who was runner-up in Heisman voting final season, has reportedly discovered a house within the NFL after going undrafted this weekend.

Pavia accepted an invite to the Baltimore Ravens’ rookie minicamp on a tryout foundation, per a number of stories. He doesn’t have a spot on the roster but, however it’s a begin as he appears to crack into the NFL with Baltimore.

After all, Lamar Jackson , the two-time MVP quarterback, is cemented because the workforce’s beginning quarterback, however maybe Pavia can stand out sufficient in rookie minicamp to earn an invite to coaching camp this summer time.

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Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia throws a move in opposition to the Iowa Hawkeyes within the first quarter through the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium on Dec. 31, 2025. (Nathan Ray Seebeck/Imagn Pictures)

Pavia was not anticipating to be undrafted this weekend, however he grew to become the primary Heisman Trophy finalist since 2014 to not hear his title referred to as via the seven rounds in Pittsburgh.

Pavia received the SEC Offensive Participant of the Yr and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm award for finest upperclassman quarterback after throwing for 3,539 passing yards and 29 touchdowns, each of which single-season faculty information, to provide the Commodores its first-ever 10-win season.

Vanderbilt just missed out on the Faculty Soccer Playoff after ending 10-3.

POLARIZING COLLEGE FOOTBALL STAR, HEISMAN TROPHY FINALIST GOES UNDRAFTED

Pavia finally completed second in Heisman voting to Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza – the No. 1 total decide on this 12 months’s draft by the Las Vegas Raiders. So, what finally led to Pavia not getting drafted?

Whereas his character might have factored in, Pavia’s official peak on the NFL Scouting Mix turned some heads. Vanderbilt had him listed at 6-foot, however he was measured at 5-foot-9 7/8, which might make him the shortest quarterback within the NFL if he have been to step foot on the gridiron right this moment. The common peak is 6-foot-2 for an NFL quarterback.

Nonetheless, these shorter than the common have seen success, together with Minnesota Vikings latest member, Kyler Murray , who went first total to the Arizona Cardinals in 2019 popping out of Oklahoma. He’s listed at 5-foot-10.

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia celebrates after the workforce’s win in opposition to Kentucky at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 22, 2025. (Mark Zaleski/The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK through Imagn Pictures)

Pavia barked again at critics through the Senior Bowl in January concerning his peak.

"Yeah, my dimension has been doubted my complete life," he stated on the time, via AL.com . "I really feel like the one factor the NFL cares about is are you able to win, and I view myself as a winner. I’ve been lucky with all these nice groups that I’ve had — we’ve by no means had a shedding season. In order that’s one thing to sit up for, I hope, for the remainder of my profession, that’s the way it’s going to be.

"I really feel like God has blessed me in so some ways to be a connector, and I really feel like that’s considered one of my superpowers that I’ve bought — I can join. We unite, after which when you unite, you wish to play for each other, and when you give 120% effort, there’s nobody that may cease your workforce."

Pavia’s character, considered by some as extra cocky than assured, might have performed an element as nicely. After ending runner-up to Mendoza in Heisman voting, Pavia was noticed at a New York Metropolis nightclub subsequent to an indication that learn, "F--- Indiana." Then, he posted on social media a photograph with associates and a caption that learn, "F--- ALL THE VOTERS, BUT…FAMILY FOR LIFE."

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia throws a soccer through the NFL Scouting Mix at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Feb. 28, 2026. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Pictures)

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Pavia later apologized for his determination to publish that on his socials.

Irrespective of the case, Pavia has a shot now with the Ravens and new head coach Jesse Minter, as he goals to indicate sufficient to hitch the quarterbacks group in coaching camp. Apart from Jackson, the Ravens have Tyler "Snoop" Huntley on the roster to start out the season.