Ravens HC Jesse Minter Sends Clear Message to Diego Pavia as UDFA QB Joins Rookie Camp in Baltimore
Undrafted after finishing runner-up in the Heisman Trophy race, Pavia must compete for a roster spot behind Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley.
- Following the 2026 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens signed undrafted free agent quarterback Diego Pavia, adding depth to their roster after the draft concluded.
- Aiming to bolster quarterback depth, the Ravens prioritized securing options after Lamar Jackson labored through an injury-plagued 2025 campaign, with Tyler Huntley as the primary backup.
- Per Jamison Hensley of ESPN, Ravens head coach Jesse Minter urged the 2025 SEC Offensive Player of the Year to "Show us what you can do" as the team evaluates his potential.
- Pavia faces immediate competition from former UConn Huskies star Joe Fagnano, who also signed with the team. If he makes the roster, Pavia will serve as the No. 3 option behind Jackson and Huntley.
- Standing at just 5'10", concerns about how Pavia's game would translate to the NFL led to him going undrafted. Minter recognizes his upside, but the quarterback must prove his capabilities to earn a permanent spot.
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Ravens Head Coach Issues Direct Challenge To Diego Pavia As Rookie QB Attends Minicamp
Diego Pavia. Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images After becoming one of the biggest losers of the 2026 NFL draft, Diego Pavia accepted an invitation to the Baltimore Ravens rookie minicamp, which resulted in a three-year deal from the AFC North team. Pavia entered the draft surrounded by doubts, as his attitude issues raised eyebrows among NFL franchises. Additionally, his height was a major source of concern, too. Even so, the Ravens took a gamble on…
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