Tyler Huntley wins Lamar Jackson’s beating and now supports him. Baltimore Ravens Blog

OWINGS MILLS Md. — Tyler Huntley doesn’t have the draft pedigree or experience of many of the other No. There are 2 NFL quarterbacks.

Huntley has a gift for being able to achieve the top. This is why he is so successful. Baltimore RavensBelieve he could serve as the primary support to Lamar Jackson

“Really that’s the No. 1 thing for a quarterback is the win-loss column,” Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman said when asked about Huntley. “That’s the stat that matters the most.”

Huntley was a Hallandale H.S.A. student in high school. Hallandale Beach in Florida was home to its first undefeated regular-season season in the school’s 40-year history. During that season, Huntley outdueled Jackson’s Boynton Beach for a district title. It’s a game that Jackson has never forgotten.

Huntley was a college starter at Utah and had a record of 23-10, which is the third-most wins in school history. He had the Utes ranking as high at No. The Utes ranked No. 5 nationally.

Then, in Saturday’s preseason opener for Baltimore, Huntley scored the winning, seven-yard touchdown run in a 17-14 comeback victory over the New Orleans SaintsIt was. He completed 12-of-16 passes for 79 yards and finished as Baltimore’s leading rusher with 43 yards.

He made moves with his arms, his feet, and his head. I thought he did an excellent job,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. “He took a big step in that direction to be the backup quarterback.”

Not long after Huntley had established himself as the frontrunner for that backup job, he essentially won one of the team’s biggest training camp battles by a no contest. Trace McSorleyDue to a back injury, he was out of play for the remainder the preseason.

Huntley, one of the two backup quarterbacks in the NFL’s primary offense, was not drafted. He has never started a single game. Another is Tim BoyleWith the Detroit Lions

After not signing a new contract, the Ravens decided to hire a young backup quarterback. Robert GriffinIII who was a major disappointment in his one season of play. Baltimore also has a limited number of options when it comes to free agency. Not many quarterbacks possess the skills required for Baltimore’s nontraditional offense system.

Huntley has long been regarded as a good fit for Ravens and this belief was reinforced during the summer. There have been times when Huntley’s ability has resembled that of Jackson with how he can escape pressure in the pocket and make plays with his legs.

“He’s a playmaker,” Ravens wide receiver Devin DuvernayHe said. He can throw it. He is able to run. He is capable of doing it all. He can hit a solid deep ball. Overall, he’s electric.”

It’s been an interesting 18 months for Huntley. Huntley was named Pac-12 quarterback of the year in 2019. Justin HerbertHe was the number 6 overall pick. 6th overall selection and was named the NFL Offensive Rookie Of The Year.

Huntley was one of 13 quarterbacks selected by the Ravens that year, and signed with them for a signing bonus of $5,000. Because he was familiar with Jackson and the wide receiver, Huntley was attracted to Baltimore. Marquise BrownFrom their Florida high school days.

“That’s what really sold it,” Huntley said. “Being able to come where you know somebody, you feel better and comfortable to just play football.”

Huntley began his rookie season on the practice squad as the team’s fourth quarterback. Huntley made it onto the 53 man roster only after McSorley’s injury in the regular-season.

Jackson sustained a concussion during the Buffalo divisional playoff game. Huntley showed promise, running 32 yards for the winning team and throwing 60 yards. He has carried that over into a solid showing in this year’s training camp and preseason.

Asked what he has seen from Huntley, Ravens wide receiver James Proche said, “The same thing you all saw — he is balling. There were a lot of passes. [that] I’m on the catching end of, you look back, ‘Who threw that? No. 2 Tyler Huntley.’”