Ravens Sign Undrafted QBs Diego Pavia and Joe Fagnano: A Quarterback Competition?

The Ravens' decision to sign both Pavia and Fagnano underscores their commitment to building a strong quarterback room. Pavia, despite his lack of prototypical size (5-foot-10), brings a dynamic running ability and a history of winning. He led Vanderbilt to a 10-3 record and earned SEC Offensive Player of the Year honors. However, concerns about his age (24) and past off-field behavior led to him going undrafted. Fagnano, on the other hand, is a more traditional pocket passer with a strong arm and impressive accuracy, completing 69% of his passes in his final season at Connecticut.

Coach Minter's willingness to give Pavia a 'clean slate' suggests that the Ravens are focused on his potential and are willing to work with him to refine his game and decision-making. General Manager Eric DeCosta's emphasis on Pavia's 'grit' highlights the importance of intangible qualities in evaluating quarterbacks. With Lamar Jackson firmly entrenched as the starter and Tyler Huntley as the experienced backup, Pavia and Fagnano will battle to prove they belong on the roster and can contribute in the future.

This competition will be closely watched during minicamp and preseason, as Pavia and Fagnano vie for the chance to secure a spot on the Ravens' roster. The Ravens have a history of developing quarterbacks, and the opportunity to learn from Jackson and Huntley could be invaluable for both players.

To create competition for the No. 3 quarterback spot and add depth to the roster.

Strengths include his running ability, winning record, and competitive desire. Weaknesses include his size and past off-field concerns.

Fagnano's strengths are his strong arm and impressive accuracy.

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