The Baltimore Ravens have reached an agreement to sign former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia to a three-year contract, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. The move secures the signal-caller's spot on the roster before he even took the field for his scheduled workout.
Pavia was originally slated to travel to Baltimore to participate in a tryout during the team's upcoming rookie minicamp this weekend. However, the Ravens front office decided to bypass the evaluation period and sign him directly to a multi-year deal. This proactive approach suggests the organization saw enough in Pavia's collegiate tape and profile to skip the standard tryout process entirely.
During his time at Vanderbilt, Pavia became known for his playmaking ability and leadership on the field. He now joins a Ravens depth chart led by reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson. By signing a three-year deal, Pavia will have the opportunity to compete for a backup role and develop within Baltimore's offensive system during the upcoming offseason program and training camp.
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