Diego Pavia is now officially a Raven.
After initially accepting an invite to rookie minicamp, the quarterback has instead signed a contract with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent, agreeing to a three-year deal ahead of what was expected to be a tryout. The Ravens also inked former UConn quarterback Joe Fagnano—a fellow UDFA—to a three-year contract on Tuesday.
RELATED: After Going Undrafted, Diego Pavia Finally Has Next Step in NFL Career. Here’s What to Know.
Pavia, 24, finished in second place to now-Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza in the 2025 Heisman Trophy race, and made headlines for his pointed comments toward the awards voters on social media. A two-year starter at Vanderbilt, Pavia led the Commodores to a 10–3 record this past season (their first double-digit campaign in program history) while leading the SEC in completion percentage (70.6%), passing touchdowns (29) and passer rating (170.4). He also added 862 rushing yards and an additional 10 touchdowns on the ground.
Ravens’ quarterback depth chart following Diego Pavia signing
Both Pavia and Fagnano are set to join a Ravens quarterback room behind starter Lamar Jackson and backup Tyler “Snoop” Huntley. Here's a look at their current depth chart.
| Player | String |
|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | Starter |
| Tyler “Snoop” Huntley | Backup |
| Joe Fagnano | UDFA signing |
| Diego Pavia | UDFA signing |
Set to embark on its first season under new head coach Jesse Minter, Baltimore is currently amid their voluntary offseason program, with rookie minicamp set to run from Friday, May 1, through Sunday, May 3.
More NFL Draft from Sports Illustrated
- Veteran Fantasy Winners and Losers After The 2026 NFL Draft
- The 16 Best Picks of the 2026 NFL Draft
- Way-Too-Early 2027 NFL Mock Draft: Three Quarterbacks Go in the Top Five
- Ty Simpson and Sean McVay Had ‘Secret Meetings’ As Rams Kept Draft Plans Quiet
- Could Diego Pavia Go to the CFL? Well, One Team Already Has His Negotiating Rights
This article was originally published on www.si.com as Ravens Sign Diego Pavia to Three-Year Deal, Bypassing Rookie Minicamp Tryout.
