Every undrafted free agent dreams of a signing bonus, but for former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, that dream will have to wait. After going undrafted and not immediately landing a deal last weekend, Pavia has finally gotten his foot in the door—though it came with zero financial guarantees.

The Ravens initially invited Pavia to their rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, but he impressed enough to earn a spot on the 90-man offseason roster. While some headlines touted it as a "three-year deal," that's simply the standard contract for undrafted players under the NFL's Collective Bargaining Agreement. The real story lies in the guarantees—or lack thereof.

According to multiple sources, Pavia received no signing bonus and no guaranteed salaries. For the Ravens, this isn't just a low-risk move; it's a no-risk one. It's essentially an extended tryout, with only the slimmest financial safety net: the possibility of landing on injured reserve if he suffers a serious injury during rookie minicamp.

This is the harsh reality of the NFL's undrafted free agent market. Pavia will need to prove himself during minicamp to stick around. If the Ravens like what they see, he stays. If not, he's gone.

Still, opportunity is opportunity. For a quarterback who went from Vanderbilt to the NFL's doorstep, the path forward is clear: make the most of every snap. In a league where undrafted players have carved out Hall of Fame careers, Pavia knows his journey is just beginning.