Diego Pavia's journey to the NFL has captivated fans over the past week, and now the undrafted rookie is turning heads at Baltimore Ravens rookie minicamp.

Coming off a stellar final college season at Vanderbilt, Pavia completed 70.6% of his passes for 3,539 yards and 29 touchdowns against just eight interceptions, while leading the Commodores to 10 wins. Despite that impressive résumé, he went undrafted—initially landing only a rookie minicamp tryout with the Ravens before the team signed him to an undrafted free-agent deal.

Now, Pavia faces a battle for the team's QB3 spot against former UConn quarterback Joe Fagnano. But the Vanderbilt product has a distinct advantage: his athleticism. According to ESPN's Jamison Hensley, Pavia's dual-threat style makes him a natural fit in Baltimore's quarterback room alongside Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley.

"Pavia should fit very well in this Ravens quarterback room because he is a dual-threat quarterback just like Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley," Hensley said.

Pavia's legs are a major weapon. Over four college seasons, he rushed for over 3,000 yards, including 862 yards with Vanderbilt in 2025. That elite mobility is crucial for the Ravens' offense, as it allows the defense to practice against a quarterback who can simulate the real thing when Jackson or Huntley aren't on the field.

While Pavia has a leg up on Fagnano, nothing is guaranteed. As Hensley notes, "all options are open"—the Ravens could keep both quarterbacks, cut one, or release both after minicamp.

Still, Pavia's path to a 53-man roster spot remains steep. Standing just 5-foot-9, he faces physical limitations, and the Ravens—like many NFL teams—are likely to carry only two quarterbacks into the regular season. His best chance to stick in Baltimore beyond the offseason is on the practice squad.

There's also an outside chance that Pavia impresses enough during the offseason to attract interest from another team's 53-man roster after final cuts. But for now, his focus is on earning his spot after rookie minicamp—and then surviving until late August.