Tyler Huntley: From College Standout to NFL Quarterback

Tyler Isaiah Huntley, born on February 3, 1998, is an American professional football quarterback currently playing for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). Known as "Snoop," Huntley made a name for himself in college football while playing for the Utah Utes, leading them to Pac-12 South Division titles in 2018 and 2019. This article explores Huntley's college career, his transition to the NFL, and his journey to becoming a reliable backup quarterback.

Early Years and High School Career

Before his college success, Huntley attended Hallandale High School in Hallandale Beach, Florida. During his high school career, he showcased his talent by passing for an impressive 9,053 yards and 106 touchdowns. As a senior, he was 237-of-387 passing for 3,636 yards, 42 TDs and just 10 INTs, leading Hallandale to a 10-3 record and 5A regional finals appearance for the first time in school history…Set a state record with 71 pass attempts against St. Huntley's performance earned him recognition, including being named Florida Football Player of the Year by USA TODAY High School Sports.

College Career at Utah

2016 Season: Freshman Year

Huntley began his college career at Utah in 2016 as a true freshman. He played in four games as a backup to Troy Williams, gaining valuable experience in the college environment.

2017 Season: Becoming the Starter

In 2017, Huntley was named the starting quarterback over Williams, marking a significant step in his college career. He started 10 games but missed three due to injury. Despite the setbacks, Huntley completed 199 of 312 passes for 2,411 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. As a sophomore in 2017, started 10 games (and missed three due to injury), going 6-4 en route to completing 199-of-312 passes for 2,411 yards, 15 TDs and 10 INTs…Ranked second on the team in rushing TDs (6) and rushing yards (537)…Posted career highs in both passing yards (341) and passing TDs (4) vs. San Jose State…Tallied a career-high 93 rushing yards vs.

2018 Season: Injury Setback

Huntley continued as the starter in his junior year in 2018, leading the team in the first nine games. However, his season was cut short due to an injury, causing him to miss the last five games. Despite the injury, he completed 150 of 234 passes for 1,788 yards, 12 touchdowns, and six interceptions.

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2019 Season: Pac-12 South Division Title

In 2019, Huntley led the Utes to a Pac-12 South Division title. When Tyler Huntley did throw, his college stats were solid, leading the 2019 Pac-12 with a 10.3 (93rd-percentile) Yards per Attempt, 73.1-percent Completion Percentage and 8.4 Yards Per Play; besting, among others, Oregon’s Justin Herbert in all these categories. His career 8.6 Yards per Attempt ranks third in Pac-12 history, behind only Marcus Mariota and Andrew Luck. While he rushed quite a bit for the Utes, he was not particularly effective, posting only 2.9 Yards Per Carry across 389 career rushes. Despite leading his team to a Rose Bowl appearance, Huntley's Pac-12 numbers, an 80.5 (73rd-percentile) College QBR and a 4.61 (92nd-percentile) 40 time, Huntley went undrafted in 2020.

Transition to the NFL

2020 Season: Joining the Baltimore Ravens

Huntley entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent, signing with the Baltimore Ravens on April 30, 2020. He was initially waived on September 5 but was signed to the team's practice squad the next day. Following injuries and COVID-19 issues with the Ravens' other quarterbacks, Huntley was elevated to the active roster for several games. He made his NFL debut in Week 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, stepping in for Lamar Jackson.

2021 Season: First NFL Start

On January 18, 2021, Huntley signed a reserve/futures contract with the Ravens. He saw limited action early in the season but got his first NFL start on November 21 against the Chicago Bears when Jackson was unable to play due to a non-Covid illness. Huntley threw for 219 yards, an interception, and rushed for 40 yards, leading the team to a game-winning touchdown drive in the fourth quarter, securing a 16-13 victory. In Week 14 against the Browns, following Jackson's injury late in the first quarter, Huntley came into the game, completed 27-of-38 passes for 270 yards and a touchdown, but narrowly lost 22-24. The injury also prevented Jackson from playing the next week, and Huntley started his second career game in Week 15 against the Green Bay Packers. He completed 28-of-40 pass attempts for 215 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for another 73 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Tyler Huntley started four games at quarterback for the 2021 Baltimore Ravens, replacing an injured Lamar Jackson. In Huntley’s four starts, with the help of his rushing yards - his 6.3 yards per carry just slightly behind those of teammate Lamar Jackson, Huntley posted one No.

2022 Season: Continued Backup Role

The Ravens placed an exclusive-rights free agent tender on Huntley on March 9, 2022. Huntley saw his first action of the season in Week 12, playing one snap in the 27-28 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. In Week 13 against the Denver Broncos, Huntley saw play after Lamar Jackson was forced out with a knee injury in the first quarter. In a low-scoring affair, Huntley led a game-winning drive in the final three minutes that he capped off with a two-yard touchdown run for the 10-9 win. He finished with 27-of-32 pass attempts for 187 yards and an interception to go along with 10 carries for 41 yards and the aforementioned touchdown. Jackson's injury would ultimately cause him to miss the rest of the season. Huntley started in Week 14 against the Pittsburgh Steelers but was knocked out of the game in the third quarter with a concussion and replaced by rookie Anthony Brown, although the Ravens would still win 16-14. Huntley went 8-of-12 pass completions for 88 yards and rushed 9 times for 31 yards. Huntley returned the following week but had a poor performance in a 3-13 loss to the Browns. He also suffered in an injury in his right shoulder. In Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons, Huntley completed 9-of-17 passes for 115 passing yards and a touchdown as the Ravens clinched a playoff berth with a 17-9 win. After a 13-16 loss to the Steelers in Week 17, Huntley would be rested in Week 18 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Brown started instead in a 16-27 loss. Huntley made appearances in five games during the regular season, the first four of which came in relief of Jackson in blowout wins. With the Ravens clinching the #1 seed in Week 17, Huntley was declared the starter for the season's final game against the Steelers.

2024-2025: Practice Squad and Opportunities

On September 16, 2024, Huntley was signed off the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad by the Miami Dolphins, who were looking to strengthen the quarterback position after starter Tua Tagovailoa was sidelined due to concussion protocol. He began with the Dolphins as the third-string quarterback, behind Skylar Thompson and Tim Boyle. Following an injury to Thompson, Huntley was named the starter for the Dolphins' Week 4 game against the Tennessee Titans, with Boyle serving as his backup. Huntley started the Week 17 game against the Cleveland Browns in place of Tagovailoa, who was injured. On August 27, 2025, Huntley was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad to fill the third-string quarterback role. He was signed to the active roster on October 24. On October 26, 2025, he started his first game of the season, filling in for the injured Lamar Jackson and over second-string quarterback Cooper Rush, ending a four game Ravens losing streak with a 30-16 win over the Chicago Bears. It was described as "arguably the best game of his six-year career", as he went 17-of-22 for 186 yards passing and one touchdown, as well as rushing for 53 yards, including a 29 yard run, the longest of his career. After kneeling out the 24-0 rout over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15, Huntley would be forced into the Week 16 game against the New England Patriots after Jackson suffered a back injury late in the second quarter. He threw for 101 yards and rushed for 7 yards, but the Ravens would blow a fourth-quarter lead and lose 24-28. In another must-win Week 17 game against the Green Bay Packers, Huntley started with Jackson still injured.

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