Tyler Huntley, a quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, originally went undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft. However, he was later signed as a free agent by the Baltimore Ravens, achieving his 2022 Pro Bowl honor and career record of 2-2. To match another team's contract offer while they continue to negotiate a new one, the Ravens put Huntley out for tender in March 2023. He signed with the Cleveland Browns in March 2024, but four months later, in August, he joined the Ravens' practice squad. In September, he joined the Miami Dolphins on a one-year contract. In five seasons with the NFL, he played in 23 games, starting 12, completing 260 of 408 passes for 2,334 passing yards and nine touchdowns as of Week 7 of the 2024 season.
During his time at Hallandale High School, Huntley passed for 106 touchdowns and 9,053 yards. He won the Florida Gatorade Football Player of the Year award as a senior. He committed to play football for the University of Utah between 2016 and 2019. His senior year in 2019 saw him return as the starting quarterback, ending with 14 games played, leading the Utes to the Pac-12 Conference final, and rushing for five more touchdowns while passing for 3,092 yards and 19 touchdowns with just four interceptions. In his college career, he has played in 39 games, recording 23-10, and completing 574 of 854 passes for 7,351 yards and 46 touchdowns, as per his college page.
Who are Tyler Huntley’s parents?
Tyler Huntley's parents are Regina and Ricky Huntley, according to his Utah Utes biography. He was born on February 3, 1998, in Dania Beach, Florida, in the United States. However, no other professional or personal information is available about Regina and Ricky.
The Salt Lake City Tribune reports that Ricky and Regina watched Tyler's first game with Utah from seven rows up behind the Utah sideline. They witnessed a number of firsts, including Tyler's first passing touchdown, his first rushing touchdown, and his first mistake, all as a starter. Young Utah fans gathered along the 50-yard line to start Huntley's first post-game interviews, ready for their time to ask the starter for autographs and selfies.
The crowd grew as he approached the Utah locker room, and there was Ricky and Regina Huntley waiting for him. They observed Tyler stooping to shake hands or strike a pose. His touchdown dance was praised by one admirer. After a while, Huntley turned and spotted his parents. “Good game, son,” Ricky told Tyler. Following Regina's hug, more fans pulled Tyler's jersey for photos. “That felt good for them to come out and support me,” Tyler said to the Salt Lake City Tribune, “because at first I didn’t know if they were coming out or not.”
FAQs on Tyler Huntley
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A. Tyler Huntley attended the University of Utah from 2016 to 2019.