Diego Pavia Receives Honest NFL Outlook From Ravens Coach
Diego Pavia went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft and signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. Head coach Jesse Minter acknowledged Pavia is still adjusting to the team's offense and must prove himself like all undrafted rookies. Despite doubts about his size and mechanics, Pavia has a history of seizing limited opportunities to excel.
- ▪Diego Pavia played for a military college in New Mexico before leading Vanderbilt to one of its best seasons.
- ▪Pavia received an invitation to the Heisman Award ceremony, highlighting his standout college performance.
- ▪He went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft and joined the Ravens as a free agent.
- ▪Ravens head coach Jesse Minter emphasized that Pavia, like other undrafted players, must adapt and earn his spot.
- ▪Pavia has consistently overcome skepticism about his height and playing ability throughout his career.
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By Tyler ErzbergerShareNewsweek 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.No one has ever stopped Diego Pavia from pursuing his dream.When he was a nobody playing for a military college out in nowhere New Mexico, Pavia believed he could make it to the top of college football.Years later, he led the Vanderbilt Commodores to arguably their best season in program history, getting the call to New York City to participate in the Heisman Award ceremony.And now, once again, Pavia is back at rock bottom, as he went unselected at the 2026 NFL Draft and had to sign with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent.While the likes of Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson are taking promotional…
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