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Legal developments may allow Diego Pavia to resume college football

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:38 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Legal developments may allow Diego Pavia to resume college football
Summary

Diego Pavia, a 2025 Heisman Trophy runner-up, could return to college football following recent legal changes in NCAA eligibility. Released by the Ravens prior to training camp, Pavia is currently without an NFL team. He could argue for an additional season based on new NCAA rules accommodating players for five seasons. His next steps may involve filing a lawsuit, but he has not yet pursued this option, as his agent has not commented on his intentions.

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Key Details
  • •Pavia has been released by the Ravens and is not signed to any NFL roster.
  • •Recent NCAA litigation may provide Pavia with another season of eligibility.
  • •He played four seasons of NCAA football and two years in junior college.
  • •Legal action may be necessary for Pavia to regain eligibility in college football.
Latest Updates
  • 3:18 PMCBS Sports — What's stopping Diego Pavia from returning to college football as legal challenges to NCAA mount?
  • 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Recent legal developments could open the door for Diego Pavia to play college football again
What they're saying
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The former Vanderbilt QB and Heisman runner-up was cut by the Baltimore Ravens ahead of training camp, but could a return to college football be in the cards?

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There has been no news about 2025 Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia since the Ravens released him shortly before the opening of training camp.

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