Overview
- Pavia posted Tuesday night that his newly retained agent, Malki Kawa, is in active contract negotiations with the United Football League to secure him a roster spot.
- UFL co-owner Mike Repole has publicly courted Pavia on social media, saying the league would welcome him and signaling ownership-level interest in signing the former Vanderbilt quarterback.
- Pavia went undrafted in April 2026, signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent, and was waived on July 23 before training camp, leaving him unsigned until these talks.
- The UFL’s Nov. 18, 2026 draft is a practical deadline because teams will use it to acquire negotiation rights for players even if contracts are not yet signed.
- Pavia’s move highlights the gap between his standout 2025 college season—when he finished as the Heisman runner-up—and NFL concerns about size, age, and off-field remarks, while offering the UFL a potential ratings and talent boost as a pathway back to the NFL.