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Diego Pavia

Diego Pavia is an American football quarterback from Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Diego Pavia is an American football quarterback from Albuquerque, New Mexico. He played college football at New Mexico Military Institute, New Mexico State, and Vanderbilt before signing with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2026.

College career

Pavia began at New Mexico Military Institute, helping win the 2021 NJCAA National Football Championship. He transferred to New Mexico State, where he was named 2023 Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year, then spent his final two seasons at Vanderbilt, becoming one of the SEC's top quarterbacks.

Awards and recognition

In 2025, Pavia won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, SN College Football Player of the Year, and SEC Offensive Player of the Year. His performance helped Vanderbilt achieve a 10-win season.

Professional career

After going undrafted in 2026, Pavia signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. He is listed on the Ravens roster as an active quarterback.

In short

  • Won the 2021 NJCAA national title at New Mexico Military Institute.
  • Named 2023 Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year at New Mexico State.
  • Won Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and SEC Offensive Player of the Year in 2025.
  • Signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2026.

Quick questions

Who is Diego Pavia?
Diego Pavia is an American football quarterback known for his college career at New Mexico Military Institute, New Mexico State, and Vanderbilt.
What awards has Diego Pavia won?
He won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, SN College Football Player of the Year, and SEC Offensive Player of the Year in 2025.
Did Diego Pavia reach the NFL?
Yes. He signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2026.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diego_Pavia
    Supports: Birth date, college career, awards, and signing with the Baltimore Ravens.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/bio/_/id/5084180/diego-pavia
    Supports: Position, hometown, college teams, height, weight, and active status.
  3. CBS Sports — https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/28873851/diego-pavia/
    Supports: Ravens signing, draft status, and 2025 statistical performance.
  4. NFL.com — https://www.nfl.com/players/diego-pavia/
    Supports: Ravens roster listing, height, weight, age, college, and hometown.
  5. Sports Illustrated — https://www.si.com/college/vanderbilt/football/player-profile-what-to-know-about-diego-pavia-ahead-of-the-nfl-draft
    Supports: College impact at Vanderbilt, win-loss improvement, and 2025 season achievements.