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After going undrafted last month, Diego Pavia wasn't immediately picked up in the undrafted free agent market. He was later invited to the Baltimore Ravens rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, where he earned a three-year deal, an opportunity for him to play in the NFL.
While the media widely reported the deal, the details of the Heisman finalist contract weren't made available. NBC Sports insider Mike Florio gave a reality check on the situation of the quarterback with the Ravens in a publication on Sunday, detailing the kind of deal he inked.
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“It was hyped by some as a ‘three-year deal,’” Florio wrote. “But that’s the standard deal, required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for undrafted players. The key is the guarantees. Pavia, per multiple sources, received none. No signing bonus. No guaranteed salaries.
“It’s not a low-risk proposition for Baltimore. It’s no risk. It’s a tryout with only the sliver of financial security that comes from the possibility of a serious injury during the rookie minicamp that would land Pavia on injured reserve.”
Diego Pavia faces the challenge of landing himself a spot on the Ravens’ final roster for the 2026 NFL season. With Lamar Jackson starting and Tyler Huntley retaining the backup role, the Vanderbilt alum is currently in contention for the final quarterback spot with another undrafted free agent, Joe Fagnano.
The Ravens showed trust in Diego Pavia by bringing him in after many teams showed concern about his size, which plays a significant role in a quarterback’s success in the NFL. In his media availability on Saturday, Ravens coach Jesse Minter had a clear message for Pavia.
“This guy, again, I know the program that he came from,” Minter said. “I know a lot of people that worked with him. Kind of what I think he is as a person is a really, really hard worker. “I think he really helped elevate that program in the SEC by playing against really good competition. And so now he's in the door, and it's like, show us what you can do, let the chips fall where they may, and just like all the undrafted rookies, that's what I would say.”Diego Pavia is undoubtedly one of the best quarterbacks in college football over the last two seasons. However, that doesn't always translate to success on the professional stage, as size matters for durability, vision and arm strength. Pavia now has to prove to the Ravens that he can deliver on the field despite his size.
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Edited by Farouk Yusuf
