PositiveValueThu, May 7, 2026Listen 42:10 – 42:45
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Pavia is last draftable QB on Mendoza's board; Ravens 3-year deal signals upside.

Fernando Mendoza recommends Diego Pavia as the preferred late-round or waiver-wire quarterback alternative to Cole Payton. Pavia has a three-year deal with the Ravens with no guaranteed money, signaling the team views him as a potential QB2 with upside. Mendoza calls Pavia the last draftable quarterback on his board, even in deep leagues, and prefers him over Payton due to his ability to run, move, throw, and create.

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take Diego Pavia at the end of the draft or better yet as a free agent off the waiver wire. He's got a three-year deal. There's no guarantees... to me, Pave is the last draftable player.
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What did Matt Waldman say about Diego Pavia?
Fernando Mendoza recommends Diego Pavia as the preferred late-round or waiver-wire quarterback alternative to Cole Payton. Pavia has a three-year deal with the Ravens with no guaranteed money, signaling the team views him as a potential QB2 with upside. Mendoza calls Pavia the last draftable quarterback on his board, even in deep leagues, and prefers him over Payton due to his ability to run, move, throw, and create.
Is this good or bad for Diego Pavia's fantasy football value?
STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Diego Pavia. Pavia is last draftable QB on Mendoza's board; Ravens 3-year deal signals upside.
Where can I see Diego Pavia's full 2026 fantasy outlook, projections, and ADP?
Diego Pavia's complete 2026 fantasy football outlook — projections, ADP movement across every platform, injury context, and all source-backed STACKED insights — is on their STACKED player profile.
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