Source: QB Diego Pavia accepts invite to Ravens minicamp

Owings Mills, MD – Vanderbilt quarterback diego paviaOne of the most polarizing figures in college football accepted an invitation Sunday to participate in next weekend’s rookie minicamp. Baltimore Ravensa source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Pavia becomes first Heisman Trophy finalist to go undrafted since Northern Illinois quarterback jordan lynch Pavia will compete against Connecticut quarterbacks in 2014 joe fagnanoJoe is also getting a tryout at the Ravens rookie minicamp.

Last season, Pavia was one of the most productive and efficient quarterbacks in the country, leading Vanderbilt to a 10–3 record, the first double-digit wins in school history. After throwing 29 touchdown passes and rushing for 10 more, Pavia was named first-team All-American and SEC Offensive Player of the Year, and he won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award as the best upperclassman quarterback in college football.

The biggest downsides against Pavia have been his age (24), height (5-foot-10) and questionable decision-making off the field. After being runner-up to Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza In December, Pavia posted a photo on Instagram with the caption “F— ALL THE VOTERS” along with a thumbs-down emoji. Later he apologized.

The Ravens have a spot for the No. 3 developmental quarterback on their roster after not using one of their 11 draft picks in 2026. Pavia’s dual-threat playing style would fit with the other quarterbacks on Baltimore’s roster: lamar jackson And tyler huntley.