Diego Pavia’s journey to Baltimore is quite unusual, as the Vanderbilt quarterback became the first Heisman Trophy finalist in 12 years to go undrafted. Despite his confidence and mastery of “X’s and O’s,” qualities praised by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, teams were hesitant about his suitability for a backup role. As a result, Pavia accepted an invitation to the Ravens’ rookie minicamp on May 2.
If Pavia’s time in Baltimore does not lead to a permanent roster spot, his professional future may be in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Yahoo Sports reported on X that Pavia’s CFL rights are currently held by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who added the dual-threat playmaker to their negotiation list in 2024.
Should he choose to pursue a career in the CFL, Winnipeg would have the exclusive rights to sign him.
Diego Pavia’s CFL rights belong to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who added him to their negotiation list in 2024.
After going undrafted, Pavia agreed to attend the Ravens’ rookie minicamp. If he doesn’t make Baltimore’s roster and decides to play in the CFL, Winnipeg will have… pic.twitter.com/oOXKS8bktu
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) April 27, 2026
His mobility and processing speed, which contributed to his success in college, are considered ideal traits for the CFL’s wider field and more open offensive style, making the Blue Bombers a logical and potentially lucrative option.
While Pavia seeks his first NFL opportunity, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti experienced firsthand the pressures of the draft room.
Bisciotti personally managed the team’s fifth-round selection, choosing Clemson’s Adam Randall.
Despite his significant success in business, Bisciotti admitted, “This is hard,” after visibly second-guessing his choice in the heat of the moment.
With Randall, the Ravens acquire a unique weapon who successfully transitioned from wide receiver to running back at Clemson, recording 814 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns in his final season.
This nerve-wracking selection adds a powerful and versatile athlete to a Baltimore offense that is always looking for a unique edge.
Diego Pavia’s journey to Baltimore is quite unusual, as the Vanderbilt quarterback became the first Heisman Trophy finalist in 12 years to go undrafted. Despite his confidence and mastery of “X’s and O’s,” qualities praised by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, teams were hesitant about his suitability for a backup role.