Ravens QB Tyler Huntley Shows Dual-Threat Talent During Preseason Game Against WFT
Aug 28, 2021, 5:09 PM | Updated: 7:23 pm
Tyler Huntley #2 of the Baltimore Ravens throws before the preseason game against the Washington Football Team at FedExField on August 28, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
(Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley showed off his dual-threat ability by running and throwing for multiple touchdowns during the Baltimore Ravens’ preseason game against the Washington Football Team.
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Washington hosted Baltimore on Saturday, August 28.
With 1:10 left in the opening quarter, Huntley ran out of the pocket and into the end zone for a touchdown.
The former Utah standout’s touchdown gave the Ravens a 7-0 lead. It was Huntley’s first drive of the contest.
And the celebration 🕺😂pic.twitter.com/e28cDnI8w8
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) August 28, 2021
With 7:12 remaining in the first half, Huntley tossed an eight-yard touchdown pass to Eric Tomlinson.
Huntley’s second score gave the Ravens a 16-0 advantage.
This time it’s @_SNOOP1 showing off his arm. 💪 #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #RavensFlock #GoUtes @kslsportspic.twitter.com/JTNBYr6iyP
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) August 28, 2021
Later in the second quarter, Huntley threw his second touchdown pass of the contest when he hit Binjimen Victor for 25 yards.
Huntley’s third touchdown stretched Baltimore’s lead to 23-0.
All @_SNOOP1 does is score touchdowns. 💪#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #RavensFlock #GoUtes @kslsportspic.twitter.com/yl8Af5EuBS
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) August 28, 2021
Huntley and the Ravens took a 23-3 lead into the locker room at halftime.
During the first two quarters, the former Utah QB was 14/17 passing for 172 yards and two touchdowns. Those numbers resulted in a 148.0 rating.
Huntley added two carries for 14 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
Stacking. pic.twitter.com/RuTpWUM3AR
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 28, 2021
The Ravens received the football to start the second half and Huntley went to work again.
Huntley threw his third touchdown pass of the contest on a 20-yard strike to James Proche II.
The score extended Baltimore’s lead to 30-3 with 9:54 to go in the third quarter.
TD No. 4️⃣ for @_SNOOP1. 👀#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #RavensFlock #GoUtes @kslsports pic.twitter.com/Nh5DX01d3Q
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) August 28, 2021
With 4:13 remaining in the third quarter, Huntley scored his fifth touchdown of the contest on a 10-yard toss to Tylan Wallace.
Huntley’s fourth touchdown pass gave the Ravens a 37-3 lead, which ended up as the final tally.
ANOTHER ONE FOR @_SNOOP1. 😳#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #RavensFlock #GoUtes @kslsports pic.twitter.com/szq3c7agUc
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) August 29, 2021
Huntley finished the game 24/33 passing for 285 yards and four touchdowns. He added six carries for 14 yards and touchdown as a runner.
The quarterback is currently competing to serve as Baltimore’s QB2 behind starter and fellow dual-threat Lamar Jackson.
Huntley was known as a dual-threat in college and has proved that ability translates to the NFL level.
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— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) August 29, 2021
Unfortunately for Utah fans, Baltimore’s game against Washington is only broadcast in local markets.
Huntley and the Ravens begin their regular season schedule against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday, September 13 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT). The game will broadcast on ESPN.
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for sports.ksl.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
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