Ravens waive quarterback Diego Pavia after brief tenure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 11:32 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens waived quarterback Diego Pavia on July 23, 2026, to create a roster spot for center Ethan Pocic. Pavia, a former Vanderbilt quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist, went undrafted earlier in the year. His off-field conduct and height contributed to concerns about his draft stock, according to Robert Griffin III, who criticized Pavia's decisions leading up to the draft. Pavia's time with the Ravens followed a noteworthy college career, but his future in the NFL is now uncertain after being let go so soon.
- •Pavia became the first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since 2014.
- •Criticism of Pavia's off-field choices surfaced during the draft process.
- •He earned a 94.8 PFN College QB Impact score last season.
- •Pavia previously led Vanderbilt to a victory over Alabama in 2024.
- •He was waived as the Ravens look to finalize their roster ahead of the season.
- 6:46 PMYahoo Sports — “Didn’t Want To Pay Him Anymore”: Fans React as Diego Pavia’s NFL Stint Ends Early as Ravens Waive Former Heisman Finalist
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Hurt His Draft Stock More Than His Height’ — Ex-NFL QB Gets Brutally Honest About Diego Pavia Getting Waived by Ravens
"In a move that did not surprise many, the Baltimore Ravens have waived undrafted rookie Diego Pavia, one of last season’s Heisman finalists. The Vanderbilt standout had an electrifying season and led the Commodores to one of their best seasons yet, but they did not make the CFP and he went undrafted, eventually getting picked up by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent.
"The Baltimore Ravens waived former Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia on Thursday to make room for center Ethan Pocic. Pavia became the first Heisman Trophy finalist since 2014 to go undrafted, and the Ravens signed him as a free agent after the 2026 NFL Draft.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 6:46 PM“Didn’t Want To Pay Him Anymore”: Fans React as Diego Pavia’s NFL Stint Ends Early as Ravens Waive Former Heisman Finalist
In a move that did not surprise many, the Baltimore Ravens have waived undrafted rookie Diego Pavia, one of last season’s Heisman finalists. The Vanderbilt standout had an electrifying season and led the Commodores to one of their best seasons yet, but they did not make the CFP and he went undrafted, eventually getting picked up by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 11:32 PM‘Hurt His Draft Stock More Than His Height’ — Ex-NFL QB Gets Brutally Honest About Diego Pavia Getting Waived by Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens waived former Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia on Thursday to make room for center Ethan Pocic. Pavia became the first Heisman Trophy finalist since 2014 to go undrafted, and the Ravens signed him as a free agent after the 2026 NFL Draft.
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