Even in the quiet of May, the NFL never truly sleeps. With the draft behind us, the Baltimore Ravens are already looking ahead—and one of their newest additions is turning heads. Diego Pavia, a Heisman Trophy runner-up, surprisingly went undrafted this April. But the Ravens quickly swooped in, offering him a rookie mini-camp invitation that soon evolved into a free agent deal. Now, Pavia is in the thick of the competition for the team's third-string quarterback job.

Of course, the depth chart starts with superstar Lamar Jackson, backed up by Tyler "Snoop" Huntley. Pavia is battling Skylar Thompson and Joe Fagano for that coveted third spot. It's a crowded quarterback room—five players vying for just three slots—but the Ravens are known for turning underdog stories into wins.

Meanwhile, wide receiver Zay Flowers is enjoying a stellar spring. The Ravens' undisputed No. 1 receiver recently had his fifth-year option picked up for a whopping $27.2 million. And when he's not making highlight-reel catches, Flowers is rubbing elbows at the Kentucky Derby. It was there that Sports Illustrated caught up with him to ask about the team's polarizing new quarterback.

"Congrats. It's a dream come true," Flowers said with a smile. "Anybody that chases their dreams and makes it happen, I think, always congrats, because it's a long road to get there."

Flowers' words of encouragement ring true for any athlete chasing greatness. While Pavia's path to the 53-man roster is a long shot—he's more likely to land on the practice squad—having the team's top receiver in his corner is a boost. When asked what advice he'd give Pavia to make the final cut, Flowers kept it simple and supportive. In a league built on grit and opportunity, every bit of belief counts.