Diego Pavia
NFL quarterback. 2025 Vanderbilt starter, Heisman finalist. Currently without an NFL team after Ravens waived him pre-training camp.
Quick Facts
- Position: QB
- Height: 5-foot-10
- Age: 24
- College: Vanderbilt (2025 starter, Heisman runner-up)
2026 Outlook
Pavia led Vanderbilt to a 10-3 season in 2025 with 3,539 passing yards and 862 rushing yards, finishing as the first Heisman finalist in 12 years to go undrafted. The Ravens signed him as an undrafted free agent in April but waived him in late July ahead of training camp. His low height (5-foot-10) and maturity concerns have limited NFL interest. Realistic landing spots include a QB3/QB4 role with a rebuilding team (Browns, Jets, Panthers, Dolphins) or a pivot to the CFL. (per What's next for Diego Pavia? and Ravens waive rookie Diego Pavia)
Role / Depth Chart
Unlikely to start for any NFL team in 2026. Most realistic path: QB3 or spot on practice squad. May explore CFL or spring league options if NFL teams don't offer roster spots.
Recent News
- 2026-07-23 — What's next for Diego Pavia? Landing spots for former Heisman finalist, from second... (What's next for Diego Pavia? Landing spots for former Heisman finalist, from second...)
- 2026-07-23 — Ravens waive rookie Diego Pavia to make room for Ethan Pocic (Ravens waive rookie Diego Pavia to make room for Ethan Pocic)
- 2026-07-23 — Ravens cut Diego Pavia from Lamar Jackson's QB room before start of training camp (Ravens cut Diego Pavia from Lamar Jackson's QB room before start of training camp)
- 2026-07-23 — Ravens waive Pavia pre-training camp to make room for signing center Ethan Pocic (Ravens waive rookie Diego Pavia)
- 2026-07-23 — Multiple NFL teams evaluating Pavia as potential backup or insurance depth (Browns, Jets, Panthers, Dolphins) (What's next for Diego Pavia?)
Open Questions
- Will any NFL team offer Pavia a roster spot, or does he end up in CFL/UFL?
- Can Pavia prove his NFL viability in a secondary role, or does his college success not translate to pro game?