Ravens sign undrafted QBs Diego Pavia, Joe Fagnano before minicamp

Owings Mills, MD – The Baltimore Ravens signed without format Vanderbilt quarterback diego pavia on Tuesday, three days ago he was determined to try for the team At his rookie minicamp this weekend.

Baltimore reached a deal with Pavia after going undrafted connecticut quarterback joe fagnano. The Ravens, who had extra roster spots, wanted both rookies to be on the same level in minicamp.

Pavia, who became the first Heisman Trophy finalist in 12 years to go undrafted, is one of the most accomplished and controversial players in college football. He finished second among all FBS players with 334.8 total yards per game and led Vanderbilt to a 10–3 record, marking the first season in school history with double-digit wins.

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 won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award as the best upperclassman quarterback in college football.

During the predraft process, there were questions about Pavia’s age (24), lack of height (5-foot-10) and 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 on social media. He apologized later.

There is no guarantee the Ravens will keep both quarterbacks, but they are giving Pavia and Fagnano the first chance to secure the Ravens’ No. 3 quarterback spot. Last season, Fagnano passed for 3,448 yards, 28 touchdowns and one interception.

The other quarterback starters on the Ravens roster are lamar jackson and experienced tyler huntley. Baltimore’s first rookie minicamp practice is scheduled for Friday.