Diego Pavia's journey to the NFL hasn't followed a traditional path, but the Heisman Trophy runner-up is making the most of his opportunity with the Baltimore Ravens. After going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, the former Vanderbilt star signed a three-year deal and hit the field for the team's minicamp, which wrapped up on Saturday.

Head coach Jesse Minter addressed the media about what he saw from the 5-foot-9, 203-pound quarterback, offering a grounded perspective on Pavia's first days in the league. "Honestly, it's the first two days," Minter said. "It's just so much learning. So much about getting acclimated to how we operate, especially to a new offense from a quarterback's perspective."

Given Pavia's stellar season in the SEC—where he helped elevate Vanderbilt against powerhouse competition—many expected him to arrive with a chip on his shoulder. While that fire may still burn beneath the surface, Minter noted that Pavia's approach has been all business. "I know the program that he came from. I know a lot of people that worked with him," Minter added. "What I think is that he's a good person. He's a really, really hard worker. I think he really helped elevate that program in the SEC playing against really good competition. So now he's just in the door. And it's like, show us what you can do. Let the chips fall where they may. And it's like that for the undrafted rookies."

During Saturday's session, Pavia threw with a helmet and no pads, wearing No. 17 as one of three quarterbacks on the field alongside UConn's Joe Fagnano and James Madison's Billy Atkins. Whether he'll secure a spot on the final 53-man roster remains to be seen, but his first impression has been positive. For now, Pavia is focused on soaking in the playbook and proving he belongs at the next level.