Diego Pavia accepts minicamp invitation with the Baltimore Ravens, per report

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>Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia put up a combined 4,401 yards both through the air and on the ground in the 2025 season. The runner-up for the Heisman Trophy scored almost 40 touchdowns combined. A 170-season rating average and almost 71% completions should have put him firmly in the top 100.

>However, there are several factors working against Pavia. He was listed by Vanderbilt to be 6'0. While that is respectable, it is below the mark of what NFL teams look for. That was made into an even bigger concern when he measured 5'9" and 7/8" at the Senior Bowl. Excluding Kyler Murray's NFL Rookie of the Year season, there has not been a 'successful' NFL QB under 5-foot-10 since 2000.

>Despite the size concern there is a skill set concern. What Pavia did at Vanderbilt can work in the college game, but has very little success at the NFL level. Too many big plays off the platform, relies too much on his legs, and he is not viewed as a QB that can stand and deliver from the pocket.

>Then there's off the field antics. Pavia is making the same mistakes that Shedeur Sanders and others have made in recent memory. He's trying to speak a draft stock into existence that no one else agrees with. He has been dismissive of the talent level of other players. He confirmed to Jon Gruden that he would not hire an agent.

Diego Pavia live updates and social media reactions April 26Diego Pavia signs with Baltimore Ravens for Minicamp inviteVanderbilt undrafted free agent QB Diego Pavia accepted an invitation to next weekend’s minicamp with the Baltimore Ravens, per source. pic.twitter.com/5nBIH1rHc7

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 26, 2026Former NFL Pro Bowl QB Jim Everett delivers a reality check with Diego Pavia going undrafted."No team saw upside from a physical standpoint and that evaluation goes for every player." -Jim Everett on Diego Pavia

https://t.co/OD5qpXD3J3

— Sammy Profeta (@profeta_sammy) April 26, 2026Two former Vanderbilt QBs get NFL invites Former Vanderbilt quarterbacks Ken Seals and Mike Wright have both been invited to rookie minicamps. Seals will join the Chiefs while Wright will join the Seahawks.

— Joey Dwyer (@joey_dwy) April 26, 2026Thoughts on Pavia's lack of decision by a former NFL quarterback If I was Diego Pavia and still want to play football I would call the @CFL and @TheUFL immediately.

No better way to shut people up and show them you’re serious about playing. Just have to go play somewhere at this point.

I could see him having similar career to Doug Flutie…

— Ben DiNucci (@B_DiNucci6) April 26, 2026Pat McAfee believes Pavia should go to the UFL I loved what Diego Pavia did for college ball.. just an absolute sensation. Turning Vanderbilt into a football school quickly.

I think a lot of what made him fantastic for College was also gonna be what held him back as an NFL “prospect”.. Size, speed, style of play,… pic.twitter.com/d5IZNKwQZm

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 26, 2026Pavia getting passed on. Another former FBS QB gets an offer, but at WR. This is bad news for the Vandy standout. FSU QB Tommy Castellanos has been invited to the Titans’ rookie minicamp.

— Logan B. Robinson (@LogansTwitty) April 26, 2026Pavia's Senior Bowl interview might've been a bad look“I’m the best player in the country. You get me, you’re getting someone who is a winner, a competitor…”

“The team that gets me… I’ll die for the team.”

Former Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia determined to prove his worth at the Senior Bowl this week.#NFLDraft#SeniorBowl#Paviapic.twitter.com/qihRZsdvgS

— Simone Eli (@SimoneEli_TV) January 28, 2026Deion Sanders sends words of encouragement @diegopavia02 “I BELIEVE IN YOU MY MAN! Stay strong and don’t let up. Show them what time it is and never allow them to forget. Much Love & God bless you. #PRIME

— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) April 26, 2026We're now 12 hours from the end of the 2026 NFL Draft. Pavia hasn't signed with a team. If so, it hasn't been announced. This is bad news for the Heisman finalist.

April 25 Pavia could make history in the NFLDespite going undrafted, Diego Pavia still has a chance to make history#NFLDrafthttps://t.co/F4MzVnT27P

— Sammy Profeta (@profeta_sammy) April 26, 2026Where could Pavia end up in NFL? https://t.co/hBniZ3b6PM

— Sammy Profeta (@profeta_sammy) April 26, 2026More: Diego Pavia fumbled the bag before NFL Draft, but it was avoidable

Pavia ends the night and hasn't signed with an NFL teamWhat's next for Diego Pavia after not being drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft? 🤔@FBallGameplan says the Canadian Football League would be a great first step in his professional football journey. 👀 pic.twitter.com/nX6muHuB53

— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) April 26, 2026Pavia needed an agent and wouldn't hire one... except he did. This is just lazy. Sure, pile on Diego Pavia if you feel the need.

But, get your facts right. He did not have an agent in college to handle NIL

He DOES have, and has had, an NFL agent (Malki Kawa). https://t.co/Y7NZGxI3LE

— Trey Wallace (@TreyWallace) April 26, 2026Diego Pavia made it clear he didn't want an agent. "Ain't nobody taking my money," he told Jon Gruden. Now, Pavia is looking for a spot as an undrafted free agent. https://t.co/ULlemxGzHO

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 26, 2026Pavia likely won't be making a UDFA deal decision tonightDiego Pavia update:

Tried to reach out about his status and if any NFL teams made contact.

We talked to him before the sixth round. His phone is currently off. #NFLDraftpic.twitter.com/4wFmO86Ibr

— Sammy Profeta (@profeta_sammy) April 26, 2026A kicker signs a UDFA deal before Pavia Trailblazer. Icon. NFL kicker.

The Tokyo Toe is headed to the @Raiders as an undrafted free agent! @kan08sei x #BowsInTheProspic.twitter.com/EwzfPQxZuJ

— Hawaii Football (@HawaiiFootball) April 25, 2026Gruden co-signed for Pavia and still went undraftedappreciate you coach!! had a blast learning ball today 💯 https://t.co/iWVl6nb1qm

— Diego Pavia (@diegopavia02) March 3, 2026Where does this leave Diego Pavia? All undrafted free agent QB's signed before Diego Pavia

Jack Strand (MN-Moorhead) Joey Fagnano (UConn) Haynes King (GA Tech) Luke Altmyer (Illinois) Miller Moss (Louisville) Kyron Drones (VA Tech) Joey Aguilar (Tennessee) Jacob Clark (MO State) Matthew Caldwell (backup at Texas)…

— Marc (@RealistMarc) April 26, 2026Diego Pavia was a Heisman Trophy finalist last college football season.

Four months later, his NFL journey will start as a free agent. pic.twitter.com/mMpH0N8COC

— The Athletic NFL (@TheAthleticNFL) April 25, 2026Pavia is the first undrafted Heisman finalist since Jordan Lynch out of Northern Illinois. He led the Huskies to back-to-back 12-win seasons in 2012/13 that included an Orange Bowl appearance, and did sign a contract with the Bears. https://t.co/G2eyTZUEOs

— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) April 25, 2026Diego Pavia not hearing his name called on Day 3 pic.twitter.com/vXnUrWfsaq

— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) April 25, 2026Diego Pavia's NFL Draft journey was called by former NFL All-Pro Tyrann Mathieu called it on Diego Pavia ...

'He’s just a little bit sidetracked. He’s been on too many podcasts for me ... too many UFC fights, too many drunk photos. That’s not what people want to see at the next level.'pic.twitter.com/am7BkBxSJ3

— Brad Crawford (@BCrawford247) April 25, 2026These players all went undrafted:

- Kurt Warner - Wes Welker - Warren Moon - Tony Romo - Antonio Gates - Rod Smith - James Harrison - Adam Vinatieri - Chris Harris - Adam Thielen

The dream is not over yet pic.twitter.com/ia4hD6iuwN

— FanDuel Sportsbook (@FDSportsbook) April 25, 2026UDFA QBs starting to sign with NFL teams Former Kansas QB Jalon Daniels is signing with the Bucs on a deal that includes a $247,000 base salary guarantee and $25,000 signing bonus, source said. pic.twitter.com/cXv7FmZjvE

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 25, 2026Former Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar is signing with the Jaguars, source said. pic.twitter.com/CP8TmSgJJX

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 25, 2026Former Georgia Tech QB Haynes King is signing with the Panthers on a deal that includes $250,000 guaranteed, source said. pic.twitter.com/QijlaYWN5w

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 25, 2026Kyron Drones got signed before Pavia 💀 https://t.co/dfG1kKAbTM

— Shell (@BettingShell) April 25, 2026Vanderbilt star quarterback Diego Pavia was NOT selected in the 2026 NFL Draft 😳

Pavia was a Heisman Trophy finalist just four months ago, finishing 2nd behind Fernando Mendoza. pic.twitter.com/5KR1yJOKjn

— DraftKings (@DraftKings) April 25, 2026Diego Pavia becomes the first Heisman finalist since 2014 to go undrafted pic.twitter.com/e4h9v3AZee

— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) April 25, 2026Diego Pavia goes undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft. Let's see where he lands as a free agentNames to Watch in UDFA who met with the Panthers at some point:

QB Diego Pavia QB Haynes King QB Jack Strand LB Wesley Bissainthe LB Khalil Jacobs TE Dae’Quan Wright OLB Mason Reiger OLB Tyreak Sapp OT Tristan Leigh CB Collin Wright

— Panthers Statement (@Statement_JT) April 25, 2026Denver is on the clock with the final two picksDiego Pavia as Mr irrelevant would be generationally hilarious

— evan👑 (@ninersplswin) April 25, 2026Final five pick in the 2026 NFL Draft Some QBs still on the board with five picks left: Luke Altmeyer, Joey Aguilar, Diego Pavia and Sawyer Robertson. #Panthers

— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) April 25, 2026One prospect who never played college football gets drafted with Pavia's hope dim Eagles select IPP DT Uar Bernard of Nigeria with No. 251 overall pick in 2026 NFL Drafthttps://t.co/1kUIcH8Dtohttps://t.co/pYMC7DkNj1pic.twitter.com/BJ27QK9SM7

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) April 25, 2026Final 10 picks of the NFL Draft without a sign Pavia will be taken. He'll likely be the first undrafted Heisman finalist in 12 years. Also, the 10th QB off the board. The #Chiefs have now selected #LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier at No. 249. His surprising fall ends in KC.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 25, 2026Important to note: Pavia hasn't officially gone undrafted yet at the time of his tweet.TRENDING: Diego Pavia’s combine tape has resurfaced after he went undrafted in the #NFL Draft…

Many fans believe this is what lowered his draft stock.

What do you notice? pic.twitter.com/WxBtF6x8bv

— MLFootball (@MLFootball) April 25, 2026A total of nine QBs have been taken in the 2026 NFL Draft with a few projected after PaviaWith the No. 234 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @Patriots select Behren Morton.

NFL Draft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/q9d2HOFQSc

— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026Another Punter comes off the board. Florida's Tommy Doman at No. 239 to BuffaloBills pick punter Tommy Doman with No. 239 overall selection in 2026 NFL Drafthttps://t.co/1kUIcH8Dtopic.twitter.com/k5TGgHbHkK

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) April 25, 2026Mid-7th Round- Pavia's chances of being drafted down right now

The Commanders take Rutgers QB Athan Kaliakmanis at 223. LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier still on the board.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 25, 2026We've hit the 7th round in the 2026 NFL Draft- Will Diego Pavia be Mr. Irrrelevant More:Denver Broncos have golden opportunity to spice up Mr. Irrelevant retreat

>A punter and a kicker were taken before Pavia

The #Packers are on the board with a kicker, taking Florida's Trey Smack at No. 216.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 25, 2026At No. 211, the Ravens selected punter Ryan Eckley. pic.twitter.com/oPq8V7qUGo

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 25, 2026More:Diego Pavia draft party hat selection reveals NFL disconnect

If Diego Pavia goes undrafted, he’ll be the first Heisman Trophy finalist to do so since 2014. https://t.co/oX2LstAjIO

— Crissy Froyd (@crissy_froyd) April 25, 2026The setup for Diego Pavia’s draft party. We will see where the Vanderbilt QB goes. @WKRNpic.twitter.com/66iMsshgYC

— Julian Mininsohn (@JMininsohn) April 25, 2026Will Diego Pavia be the first Heisman finalist since 2014 to go undrafted? pic.twitter.com/7ozTtTC9jH

— Bleacher Report CFB (@BR_CFB) April 25, 2026More: Will Diego Pavia be drafted today? A closer look at the chances for the Heisman runner-up

>April 25

Will Diego Pavia be drafted today? A closer look at the Heisman runner-up who’s one of the biggest names on the board on Day 3. @nflnetworkpic.twitter.com/eJ4SLv9gmu

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 25, 2026Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft is here. Diego Pavia is still available heading into Day 3 of the NFL Draft 👀

When will he hear his name called today? pic.twitter.com/a0ItBpO9Ni

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) April 25, 2026April 24

We've hit the end of Day 2 with Pavia still not off the board. 100 picks in and this isn't good news for the former Vandy QB Offensive players still on the board after Round 3 include:

QB Garrett Nussmeier QB Taylen Green QB Cole Payton QB Cade Klubnik QB Jalon Daniels QB Luke Altmyer QB Haynes King QB Behren Morton QB Diego Pavia RB Mike Washington Jr. WR Deion Burks WR Skyler Bell WR Elijah Sarratt

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 25, 2026When will Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia get drafted? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/qHpBZ2rOom

— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) April 25, 2026April 23

Diego Pavia isn't a first-rounder in the NFL.Diego Pavia went undrafted in the first round, leaving the New Mexico quarterback as the only Heisman nominee in this year’s NFL draft still waiting.https://t.co/n9bN39HJeH

— KOB 4 (@KOB4) April 25, 2026With Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson going at the top end of the first round, when will the next QB come off the board?

The big sports law question for the 2026 NFL Draft: When will Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia—who began what has become more than 70 eligibility lawsuits against the NCAA to extend their time as college athletes—be drafted?

— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) April 24, 2026What team will be selecting @Vandyfootball QB Diego Pavia in the upcoming NFL Draft? 👀 @FedEx

2026 NFL Draft – April 23-25 on NFLN/ESPN/ABC Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/oc9uh2S4xu

— NFL (@NFL) April 15, 20262026 NFL Draft How to WatchThe 2026 NFL draft kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday in Pittsburgh (ESPN, ABC and NFL Network-- available on Fubo), The Las Vegas Raiders will likely select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick.

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