​The Baltimore Ravens enter training camp with no question at the top of the quarterback depth chart. Lamar Jackson remains the franchise centerpiece, and Tyler Huntley provides Baltimore with a trusted backup who understands the system and has the athletic profile to preserve parts of the offense if Jackson misses time. The real intrigue centers on whether the Ravens keep a third quarterback on the 53-man roster or stash one on the practice squad. The competition could come down to Skylar Thompson, Diego Pavia and Joe Fagnano.
The favorite: Skylar Thompson
Thompson should head into camp with the edge thanks to his NFL experience. In his fifth season, he has started regular-season games and offers Baltimore a more seasoned option than the younger quarterbacks behind Jackson and Huntley. For a team with Super Bowl ambitions, that matters. The Ravens don’t need a developmental quarterback who will become a future starter; they need someone who can run practices, handle preseason snaps, stay ready in an emergency, and protect the football if injuries force him into a game-day role. Thompson’s path to the roster is straightforward: if he remains steady, minimizes mistakes, and demonstrates command of Declan Doyle’s offense, he could establish a clean three-quarterback structure behind Jackson.
The upside challenger: Diego Pavia
The Heisman Trophy finalist represents the most intriguing developmental option due to his competitiveness, mobility, and playmaking background. His style fits a quarterback room built around Jackson and Huntley, even if no one mirrors Jackson’s rare skill set. The question is whether Pavia can prove enough as a passer to earn trust. Camp and the preseason will be critical, as he must show he can operate the offense on schedule, make quick decisions, and avoid turning improvisation into negative plays. If Pavia shines, the Ravens could view him as a priority for the practice squad; if he consistently outplays Thompson and Fagnano, he could force a tougher conversation about the 53-man roster.
The sleeper: Joe Fagnano
Fagnano is more of a long-shot roster candidate, yet he still has a path to sticking around if he shows command, accuracy, and comfort running the offense. For quarterbacks near the bottom of the depth chart, consistency can matter more than splash plays. His best chance is to demonstrate quick processing, ball protection, and clean preseason operation. Even if he doesn’t land on the initial 53-man roster, he could position himself for a practice squad role.
Roster outlook
The Ravens could carry three quarterbacks, but the decision will hinge on roster math elsewhere. With tough choices looming at wide receiver, offensive line, edge rusher, defensive line, and defensive back, using a 53-man spot on a third quarterback could come at the expense of depth at another position. That reality shapes the evaluation of Thompson’s edge and the overall decision on the quarterback group.