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Diego Pavia

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

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

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, earning major conference and national recognition in 2025 before signing with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2026.

Early life and background

Pavia was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and grew up there. Reporting about his background describes him as one of four siblings.

College career

Pavia began his college career at New Mexico Military Institute, where he helped win the 2021 NJCAA National Football Championship. He transferred to New Mexico State and was named the 2023 Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year. He spent his final two college seasons at Vanderbilt and became one of the top quarterbacks in the SEC. His performance at Vanderbilt helped the program reach major success, including a 10-win season.

Awards and recognition

In 2025, Pavia won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, the SN College Football Player of the Year award, and SEC Offensive Player of the Year.

Professional career

After going undrafted in 2026, Pavia signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. NFL sources list him on the Ravens roster as an active quarterback.

Key facts

  • Diego Pavia is a quarterback from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • He played college football at New Mexico Military Institute, New Mexico State, and Vanderbilt.
  • In 2025, he won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, SN College Football Player of the Year, and SEC Offensive Player of the Year.
  • He signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2026.
  • ESPN lists his height as 6'0" and weight as 207 lbs.

Frequently asked 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.
Where is Diego Pavia from?
He is from Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the United States.
What position does Diego Pavia play?
He plays quarterback.
What teams did Diego Pavia play for in college?
He played for the New Mexico Military Broncos, the New Mexico State Aggies, and the Vanderbilt Commodores.
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.

References

  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.