Diego Pavia Goes Viral During Ravens Rookie Minicamp — See Why
Diego Pavia, a former Vanderbilt quarterback and Heisman finalist, attended the Baltimore Ravens' rookie minicamp despite going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft. A video of him taking snaps went viral, drawing attention to his smaller stature at 5-foot-10 1/8 inches. Pavia is competing for a backup quarterback spot and has been noted for his work ethic, despite past controversies.
- ▪Diego Pavia finished second in Heisman voting behind Fernando Mendoza, who was drafted first overall by the Las Vegas Raiders.
- ▪Pavia became the first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since Jordan Lynch in 2014.
- ▪He is competing with Joe Fagnano and Billy Atkins for the third quarterback spot on the Ravens' roster.
- ▪Pavia drew attention at minicamp for his size and under-center snap technique, sparking viral discussion.
- ▪Ravens head coach Jesse Minter acknowledged Pavia's past mistakes but praised his effort and attitude at minicamp.
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By Megan ArmstrongShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia finished second to former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza in Heisman voting last December. He was a distant second, as Mendoza had 643 first-place votes to Pavia's 189. The gulf between them was even wider in last week's 2026 NFL Draft.Mendoza went No. 1 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, while Pavia became the first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since Jordan Lynch in 2014.But Mendoza and Pavia both practiced at rookie minicamps on Saturday.
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