The Baltimore Ravens are set to have an intriguing battle at quarterback this summer, as general manager Eric DeCosta confirmed that the team's third quarterback spot will come down to a competition between Diego Pavia and Joe Fagnano.
Speaking on WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5 Wednesday morning, DeCosta made it clear that the top of the depth chart is firmly in place with Lamar Jackson and Tyler 'Snoop' Huntley.
“We feel really good about Lamar and we feel really good about ‘Snoop’ Huntley,” DeCosta said. “After that, it’s basically a contest to see who the best man is.”
Both Pavia and Fagnano signed with Baltimore on Tuesday after going undrafted, each signing standard three-year deals as the Ravens are prioritizing competition and developmental upside. Pavia, a Heisman Trophy runner-up with a dynamic dual-threat skill set, generated buzz during rookie minicamp and quickly drew interest from multiple teams after his Ravens minicamp invite. Fagnano, meanwhile, brings experience and poise after a productive career with the UConn Huskies, earning his opportunity with a steady, efficient style of play.
Pavia is the first Heisman Trophy finalist to go undrafted since Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch in 2014. Pavia will compete against Connecticut quarterback Joe Fagnano, who is also receiving a tryout at the Ravens rookie minicamp. Still, his production at Vanderbilt and elusive style of play make him an intriguing player to watch. In 2025, the bousterious Pavia led Vanderbilt to a 10-3 record, the first double-digit win season in school history after throwing 29 touchdown passes and rushing for 10 more, earning first-team All-American and SEC Offensive Player of the Year, as he won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award as the best upperclassman quarterback in college football.
A seventh-year senior, Fagnano will turn 25 before the draft and played on an offense predicated on the ultra-quick passing game, as 28.8% of his attempts this season were at or behind the line of scrimmage (38th most in the FBS).
Fagnano had limited arm strength and, after four seasons at Maine (2019-22), transferred to UConn before the 2023 season. In 2025, Fagnano finished with 3,448 passing yards and 28 touchdowns to only one interception.
The competition will likely play out throughout training camp and the preseason, where reps, decision-making, and command of the offense will be closely evaluated. For a franchise known for developing talent and maximizing depth, the QB3 battle represents another chance to uncover value — with both players aiming to prove they belong on an NFL roster.
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