Diego Pavia is headed to Baltimore to begin his NFL career.
The former Vanderbilt football star, who was not taken in the April 23-25 NFL draft, has signed a three-year deal with the Ravens, per a report April 28 from ESPN's Adam Schefter, after originally being expected to attend rookie minicamp in hopes of earning a roster spot.
Vanderbilt tight end Emmanuel Adebi, left. and tight end Eli Stowers, right, run drills during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia runs the 40 yard dash during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers receives a pass during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward watches football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia gets into passing position during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia warms up during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers receives a pass during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia runs the 40 yard dash during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt tight end Emmanuel Adebi receives a pass during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia throws the ball during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers gets in position for a drill during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia watches his teammates during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt wide receiver Trent Hudson warms up during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward, right, speaks with Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward speaks with Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia throws the ball during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers chats with quarterback Diego Pavia during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.1 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt tight end Emmanuel Adebi, left. and tight end Eli Stowers, right, run drills during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.1 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt tight end Emmanuel Adebi, left. and tight end Eli Stowers, right, run drills during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.2 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia runs the 40 yard dash during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.3 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers receives a pass during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.4 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersTennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward watches football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.5 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia gets into passing position during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.6 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia warms up during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.7 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers receives a pass during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.8 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia runs the 40 yard dash during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.9 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt tight end Emmanuel Adebi receives a pass during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.10 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia throws the ball during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.11 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers gets in position for a drill during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.12 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia watches his teammates during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.13 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt wide receiver Trent Hudson warms up during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.14 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersTennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward, right, speaks with Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.15 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersTennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward speaks with Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.16 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia throws the ball during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.17 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers chats with quarterback Diego Pavia during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.More: Diego Pavia is UFL 'QB blueprint,' Pat McAfee after Pavia's NFL draft snub
The 2025 Heisman Trophy runner-up led the Commodores to a 10-3 overall record while throwing for 3,539 yards with 29 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Pavia then entered the NFL draft and became the first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since Jordan Lynch in 2014.
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