Overview
- Diego Pavia went undrafted after his standout 2025 season and signed then was waived by the Baltimore Ravens during the July offseason.
- Pavia has publicly disputed NFL evaluations, writing that 'politics' played a role in his rejection and saying scouts told him as much in social posts and livestreams.
- He and his agent Malki Kawa have begun talks with the UFL about a return to competitive play, with UFL owner Mike Repole saying he would 'sign him tomorrow and start him this weekend' if Pavia expressed interest.
- NFL evaluators and commentators have pointed to specific, measurable concerns that likely hurt his NFL chances, especially his roughly 5-foot-10 height and questions about maturity and off-field behavior.
- The UFL’s November draft and its eligibility rules could make Pavia selectable because of his brief NFL stint, a move that would give him game reps and a public stage to try to rebuild his pro prospects.