Former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is reportedly signing a three-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens, making him the first Heisman Trophy candidate since 2014 to go undrafted. According to ESPN, Pavia was initially scheduled for a tryout with the Ravens this weekend, but the team opted to sign him directly. The exact amount of guaranteed money in the deal remains unclear.
Pavia's journey to the NFL has been marked by controversy. After being snubbed at the 2026 NFL Draft, a bizarre video surfaced showing him at a New Mexico strip club. The footage, filmed on March 8 at Knockouts Gentlemen's Club in Albuquerque, shows Pavia holding a wad of cash. TMZ reported that a source claimed all the money visible on stage came from Pavia, who reportedly stayed at the club until 5 a.m.
This is not the first time Pavia has faced scrutiny over a club appearance. Following his Heisman Trophy disappointment, he initially reposted an Instagram story featuring himself and his offensive line with a caption that read, 'F-ALL THE VOTERS, BUT.....FAMILY FOR LIFE.'
More details on Pavia's contract and future with the Ravens are expected to emerge in the coming days.
