Meet Miami Dolphins QB Tyler 'Snoop' Huntley, how'd he get his nickname?
Tyler "Snoop" Huntley will be under the bright lights of primetime football tonight as the Miami Dolphins take on the Tennessee Titans on Monday Night Football.
But it's not the first time the reserve quarterback will step into the spotlight, doing so for former league MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens previously.
Huntley was signed by the Dolphins to add depth to their quarterback room with Tua Tagovailoa on the injured reserve list with a concussion.
Now, with backup quarterback Skylar Thompson dealing with a rib injury, Huntley will be called upon once more.
Here's what to know about him, including stats, how he made the Pro Bowl and where the nickname "Snoop" originates?
Where is Tyler Huntley from?
Tyler Huntley was born February 3, 1998 in Dania Beach, Florida, about 5 miles south of Fort Lauderdale and about 14 miles northwest of Hard Rock Stadium. Huntley starred at Hallandale High School and was a three-star prospect in the Class of 2016, according to 247 Sports. He was the Florida Gatorade Player of the Year in 2015 and threw 106 touchdown passes across his four years as a starter.
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Tyler Huntley college stats: What college did Tyler Huntley go to?
Tyler Huntley spent four seasons at Utah, going 574 of 854 for 7,351 yards and 46 touchdowns with 20 interceptions. He added 389 carries for 1,146 yards and 16 touchdowns, plus one 58-yard TD reception as a junior.
Huntley went 23-10 with coach Kyle Whittingham and the Utes, finishing third in school history for wins and setting the Utah record with a .672 completion percentage. In his senior season of 2019, he made first-team All-Pac-12, leading the conference with a .731 completion percentage and 10.3 yards per passing attempt.
Tyler Huntley draft: Was Tyler Huntley drafted?
Tyler Huntley entered the 2020 NFL Draft, the same one the Dolphins took Tua Tagovailoa fifth overall. When he was not selected, he signed with the Baltimore Ravens as a free agent the same day the draft ended.
After spending most of his rookie season on the practice squad, Huntley joined the active roster on Dec. 2 after starting QB Lamar Jackson went on the COVID list. He would get his first game action on Dec. 20 late in the Ravens' blowout win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Tyler Huntley highlights
Tyler Huntley's best game in the NFL came in 2021, when he threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more against the Green Bay Packers. He led a two-minute touchdown drive that brought the Ravens within a point but couldn't connect on what would have been the go-ahead two-point conversion.
Tyler Huntley Pro Bowl: How did Ravens backup QB make Pro Bowl?
Tyler Huntley has nine career starts and eight career touchdown passes. So how did he make the Pro Bowl after the 2022 season?
Huntley went in Week 13 after Lamar Jackson injured his knee and started the next four games, going 3-2 and allowing the Ravens to clinch a playoff berth. He was fine in those games, going 75 of 112 for 658 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions while running for 137 yards and another score. In the Ravens' playoff game at the Cincinnati Bengals, Huntley was 17 of 29 for 226 yards and two TDs with a pick. He also fumbled on a QB sneak, leading to a 98-yard touchdown return that decided the game.
After Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen dropped out of the Pro Bowl, Huntley shockingly was named his replacement. He was 48th in the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns, finishing behind such QBs as Teddy Bridgewater, Bailey Zappe and Gardner Minshew, who appeared in fewer games. Nevertheless, Huntley represented the AFC alongside the Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence and the Raiders' Derek Carr, who were replacing Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow.
Tyler 'Snoop' Huntley: Why is new Dolphins QB called Snoop?
Yes, Tyler Huntley's nickname is a reference to Snoop Dogg. According to a Salt Lake Tribune story from 2017, a coach at Hallandale High School started calling Huntley "Snoop" because of his resemblance to the rap icon.
Huntley certainly doesn't seem to mind the nickname: His Twitter handle is @_SNOOP1 and he used to sell "Snoop Huntley" merchandise from his website, snoop-huntley.com, which no longer appears to be active.
How old is Tyler Huntley? Height, weight, stats
Here are the numbers for Tyler Huntley:
Age: 26
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 205 pounds
Years in NFL: 5
Completions/attempts: 221/342
Completion percentage: 64.6%
Passing yards: 1,957
Passing touchdowns: 8
Interceptions: 7
Rushing attempts: 115
Rushing yards: 509
Rushing touchdowns: 3
Fumbles: 7
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