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Ravens coach Jesse Minter challenges Diego Pavia to prove himself

Jesse Minter says Diego Pavia has his chance with the Ravens and must make the most of it in camp competition.

Diego Pavia has entered the Baltimore Ravens’ building with an opportunity, and coach Jesse Minter is making the message clear: now it’s about what he can do.

Speaking in the lead-up to the next phase of roster competition. Minter framed Pavia’s arrival as a real opening for the former Vanderbilt quarterback.. The Ravens have given him a chance as an undrafted rookie. and Minter’s focus is on performance once he’s in the mix.. For Pavia, that means earning trust through effort, execution, and day-to-day consistency.

This is a classic football bet for a team exploring upside, where the margin for error is small and every practice rep carries extra weight for undrafted players.

Pavia is currently competing with Connecticut’s Joe Fagnano for the No.. 3 quarterback role.. Minter described the Ravens’ approach as an opportunity to bring in a player who could potentially become something more. emphasizing that this type of signing is about identifying potential and letting the work decide.

While the spotlight tends to shift quickly in training camp, the quarterback room also has a longer-term storyline. Minter indicated the Ravens could still add to the position group as the offseason progresses, underscoring that the competition is not closed and Baltimore remains flexible.

That matters because quarterback depth decisions often shape a season behind the scenes, affecting practice tempo, game-day readiness, and how quickly a team can respond to changing needs.

Minter, who previously served as Vanderbilt’s defensive coordinator in 2021, also offered insight into Pavia’s development pathway. He referenced the learning experiences Pavia has already encountered and stressed that improvement is expected, while praising the work ethic he’s seen from him.

At the same time, Pavia’s presence hasn’t been matched by access to the wider media. Misryoum understands he was not available for interviews despite league requirements designed to keep rookies available for questions, leaving more discussion about his background and process to the on-field work.

For Ravens fans, the takeaway is straightforward: the next steps for Diego Pavia won’t come from statements or hype, but from how quickly he translates opportunity into results.