Meet Miami Dolphins quarterback Tyler “Snoop” Huntley. How did he get his nickname?

Tyler “Snoop” Huntley will be in the primetime football spotlight tonight when the Miami Dolphins take on the Tennessee Titans on Monday Night Football.

However, this isn't the first time the reserve quarterback has stepped into the spotlight. This has already happened for former league MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens.

Huntley was signed by the Dolphins to add depth to their quarterback room while Tua Tagovailoa is on the injured reserve list with a concussion.

Now that backup quarterback Skylar Thompson is dealing with a rib injury, Huntley will return to action.

Here's what you should know about him, including stats, how he made the Pro Bowl and where did the nickname “Snoop” come from?

Where is Tyler Huntley from?

Tyler Huntley was born on 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 2016 class according to 247 Sports. He was the 2015 Florida Gatorade Player of the Year and threw 106 touchdown passes in 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, rushing for 574 of 854 yards, 7,351 yards and 46 touchdowns with 20 interceptions. He added 389 carries for 1,146 yards and 16 touchdowns, plus a 58-yard TD reception as a junior.

Huntley went 23-10 with coach Kyle Whittingham and the Utes, finishing third in school history and setting the Utah record with a .672 completion percentage. He made first-team All-Pac-12 in his senior season in 2019 and led the conference with a .731 completion percentage and 10.3 yards per pass attempt.

Tyler Huntley Draft: Was Tyler Huntley drafted?

Tyler Huntley entered the 2020 NFL Draft, the same one in which the Dolphins took Tua Tagovailoa fifth overall. When he wasn't selected, he signed as a free agent with the Baltimore Ravens 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 was placed on the COVID list. He played his first game on December 20, late in the Ravens' stunning win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Tyler Huntley highlights

Tyler Huntley's best game in the NFL came in 2021 when he threw two touchdowns and ran for two more against the Green Bay Packers. He led a two-minute touchdown drive that brought the Ravens within one point, but couldn't connect on the actual two-point conversion.

Tyler Huntley Pro Bowl: How did Ravens backup QB make it to the Pro Bowl?

Tyler Huntley has nine career starts and eight career touchdown passes. How did he make it to the Pro Bowl after the 2022 season?

Huntley became the starter in Week 13 after Lamar Jackson injured his knee and went 3-2 in the next four games, helping the Ravens clinch a playoff spot. He was okay 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 touchdowns with one pick. He also fumbled a QB sneak, leading to a game-tying 98-yard touchdown return.

After Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen opted out of the Pro Bowl, Huntley was surprisingly named his replacement. He ranked 48th in the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns, finishing behind QBs like Teddy Bridgewater, Bailey Zappe and Gardner Minshew, who appeared in fewer games. Still, Huntley represented the AFC alongside the Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence and the Raiders' Derek Carr, who replaced Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow.

Tyler “Snoop” Huntley: Why is the Dolphins’ new quarterback called Snoop?

Yes, Tyler Huntley's nickname is a reference to Snoop Dogg. According to a 2017 Salt Lake Tribune story, a coach at Hallandale High School began 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 sold “Snoop Huntley” merchandise through his website, snoop-huntley.com, which appears to be no longer active.

How old is Tyler Huntley? Height, weight, statistics

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This article originally appeared on the Palm Beach Post: Why is Miami Dolphins quarterback Tyler Huntley nicknamed Snoop?