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Julian Champagnie, who went undrafted in 2022 and was briefly waived by the 76ers, found his footing with the Spurs and erupted for 20 points, including six 3-pointers, in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals to lift San Antonio past Oklahoma City and seal a trip to the 2026 NBA Finals against his hometown Knicks.
Undrafted guard Julian Champagnie rose from a 2023 waiver to anchor San Antonio’s rotation, starting 50 regular-season games and all 18 playoff games as the Spurs push toward the Finals. Highlighted by a 20-point Game 7 against the Thunder, his floor-spreading defense and timely baskets helped unlock Victor Wembanyama and fuel a fast, playoff-ready Spurs lineup, earning coach Mitch Johnson’s label as the team’s “unsung hero.”
The Miami Dolphins placed running back Le’Veon Moss on the reserve/retired list, ending his bid to earn a roster spot as an undrafted rookie, and opening a spot on the 90-man roster as the team continues evaluating its RB group.
Taylor Heinicke announced his retirement on Instagram, ending a 25-year football career that included a standout college run at Old Dominion and stops with several NFL teams, highlighted by Washington’s 2020 playoff run. He finishes with 42 NFL appearances, a 13-15-1 record in 29 starts, 33 touchdowns, 21 interceptions, and 3 rushing TDs after stints with the Vikings, Patriots, Texans, Panthers, BattleHawks, Commanders, Falcons, and Chargers.
Former NFL quarterback Taylor Heinicke announced his retirement, ending a 10-season journey that began as an undrafted Old Dominion product and included stints with multiple teams, with his last NFL action in 2024 for the Chargers after a 2025 release. He played 42 games (29 starts), threw for 6,663 yards and 39 touchdowns against 28 interceptions, highlighted by a memorable 2020 wild-card performance for Washington, and thanked supporters while looking ahead to the next chapter.
The Ravens signed undrafted Heisman finalist Diego Pavia as a rookie free agent and, per coach Jesse Minter, gave him a chance to prove himself and compete for the No. 3 quarterback job, though more quarterback moves could come this offseason.
Undrafted Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia signed with the Ravens to a 90-man offseason roster, but he received no signing bonus and has no guaranteed salary—it's a pure rookie minicamp tryout with his NFL future hinging on his performance.
The Seattle Seahawks signed seven undrafted rookie free agents before rookie minicamp: edge players Devean Deal (TCU), Aidan Hubbard (Northwestern), Marvin Jones Jr. (Oklahoma); receivers Michael Briscoe (Cal Poly) and Levi Wentz (Kansas); tight end Lance Mason (Wisconsin); and nose tackle Uso Seumalo (Kansas State).
The Baltimore Ravens officially signed quarterbacks Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt) and Joe Fagnano (UConn) after they went undrafted, adding them to the 90-man roster alongside Lamar Jackson and Snoop Huntley and giving them a look at this weekend’s rookie minicamp. They’re part of a 19-player group of undrafted rookies the Ravens added, a class that also includes players such as Ladarius Webb Jr., Cortez Braham, Aaron Graves, Matthew McDoom, Dontae McMillan, Ty Pezza, Diego Pounds, Jahquez Robinson, Octavian Smith, Trevonte Sylvester, Elijah Tau-Tolliver, Silas Walters, Reid Williford, Dion Wilson, Ethan Burke, Nick Dawkins, and Dominic DeLuca.
Ravens sign Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia to a three-year deal to add developmental depth behind Lamar Jackson, with no expectation of replacing the starter or securing the primary backup role; he will compete for the No. 3 QB spot (likely with UDFA Joe Fagnano) as the team values development over immediate impact. Pavia, a 2025 standout who threw 29 TDs with 70.6% accuracy, is undersized at 5'9", 24 years old, and faced questions about consistency and maturity that contributed to him going undrafted.
Undrafted Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia received a rookie minicamp invite from the Baltimore Ravens, with reports that other NFL teams are planning to bring him in if Baltimore doesn’t sign him. While Pavia posted strong college numbers and was a Heisman finalist, scouts cite his 5'10" frame, limited arm strength, off-schedule tendencies and questions about maturity as factors in his slip, leaving his NFL future uncertain but potentially salvageable if he impresses in camp.
Undrafted Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia earned a Ravens minicamp invite and drew interest from several other NFL teams that could sign him if Baltimore passes; a stint in the UFL could also be pursued to bolster his NFL case after a standout college season.
Diego Pavia, a Heisman finalist who went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, didn’t land with an NFL team right away but earned a tryout with the Baltimore Ravens at rookie minicamp, giving him a chance to make the 90-man roster or practice squad and possibly progress through OTAs, training camp, or explore options in leagues like the CFL if he can’t stick.
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, a Heisman finalist, went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft amid height and NFL-readiness questions, drawing public support from Deion Sanders (and his son) as he remains unsigned; he still has a path as an undrafted free agent and reportedly joined the Ravens’ rookie minicamp shortly after publication.
Undrafted Heisman finalist Diego Pavia earned a rookie minicamp invite with the Ravens, beginning his NFL pursuit as Baltimore currently has only two quarterbacks on the roster and no guaranteed spot.