Overview
- Pavia posted on social media Tuesday that his agent, Malki Kawa, is in active talks with the UFL but no contract has been announced and the situation remains fluid.
- The move follows Pavia going undrafted in April and being waived by the Baltimore Ravens on July 23 after signing as an undrafted free agent.
- UFL co-owner Mike Repole has publicly courted Pavia and said the league would welcome him, signaling the UFL sees promotional and on-field value in signing the former Heisman runner-up.
- Pavia still has CFL negotiation rights held by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from June 1, 2024, so the UFL is one of several competing pathways for him to return to pro football.
- Pavia’s pursuit of the UFL reflects a wider gap between his standout 2025 college season and NFL evaluations that cited his height, age and off-field concerns, and the UFL could serve as a proving ground for a future NFL chance.