US EditionNew Mexico Athletes Get Opportunities with NFL Teams
- On Sunday, April 26, 2026, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia accepted an invitation to the Baltimore Ravens' rookie minicamp after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, becoming the first Heisman Trophy finalist since 2014 to miss the entire draft.
- NFL teams questioned Pavia's professional viability due to his 5-foot-9 and 7/8-inch height measured at the Senior Bowl, his age of 24, and concerns whether his improvisational college style would translate to the professional level.
- As a 2025 Heisman Trophy finalist, Pavia led Vanderbilt to a program-record 10-win season while tallying 3,539 passing yards, 29 passing touchdowns, and 862 rushing yards with 10 rushing scores.
- The Ravens' minicamp invite offers a tryout opportunity, which provides less security than a standard undrafted free agent contract. Pavia will compete against former UConn quarterback Joe Fagnano for consideration.
- Success faces an uphill challenge with the Ravens already rostering two quarterbacks in Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. Pavia must prove his dual-threat abilities can adapt to the NFL's structured systems.
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