The Baltimore Ravens always catch headlines during the NFL Draft. General manager Eric DeCosta tends to do very well, and this year was no different. However, they’ve become the center of attention for a different reason.
It’s always fun to see where the top undrafted free agents go. So far, the Ravens have built up a fairly strong class of UDFAs, but the biggest name of all has undoubtedly been Diego Pavia. After inviting the former Vanderbilt quarterback to their rookie minicamp, Baltimore opted to sign Pavia to a three-year deal on Tuesday.
This news comes quickly after the team signed undrafted quarterback Joe Fagnano to a three-year deal of his own. So, although rookie minicamp battles are never that high-profile, the one coming up between Pavia and Fagnano could be the center of attention, especially with Pavia’s notoriety.
Baltimore Ravens set stage for under-the-radar QB minicamp battle after Diego Pavia signing
While it may seem low stakes, the pending QB competition between Pavia and Fagnano could be an intriguing one to watch. Sure, both now have a spot on the 90-man offseason roster following their respective three-year deals, but with a long road ahead, first impressions are incredibly important. Each of them will be looking to start hot out of the gates this coming weekend.
What makes it all the more newsworthy is the fact that there could be a QB3 spot up for grabs with the Ravens. After releasing Cooper Rush back in March, Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley are the only two quarterbacks set to suit up in Baltimore for the 2026 campaign. The backup role is already tied down thanks to Huntley’s new two-year contract, but the third-string spot appears to be available. That’s a pretty important role if you’re an undrafted rookie.
Heading into minicamp, Fagnano has the advantage based on what you’d like to see from your prototypical quarterback. He’s got the desired size at 6-foot-3, and he’s got good mechanics to go along with that. He makes safe throws, too, accounting for 28 passing touchdowns to just one interception in 2025.
For Pavia, as you may have heard, he’s undersized for the position. He stands at just 5-foot-10, and his mechanics are believed to be underdeveloped. It’s hard to overlook his collegiate track record, though. He simply wins, and he showcases incredible leadership traits on the field that evidently translate into success.
Regardless of how it plays out, Ravens fans will be eagerly waiting to see how this plays out. And for the NFL world, a lot of eyes will be on Pavia. Both Pavia and Fagnano are underdogs, but Baltimore has shown some early belief in them by already signing them to contracts.
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