Why is Tyler Huntley called 'Snoop'? Dolphins QB's nickname explained

Tyler Huntley has been in the headlines for the Miami Dolphins ahead of their Week 4 clash with the Tennessee Titans. The quarterback, who's set to start for Miami on Monday night, is also commonly known as "Snoop," which has stuck with him since high school.

As per reports, Huntley received his nickname "Snoop" from his former football coach at Hallandale High School in Hallandale Beach, Florida. As you would have guessed it, he got the name due to his resemblance with Long Beach-based rapper Snoop Dogg.

Huntley also acknowledged that he used to look like rap legend Snoop Dogg when he was younger but not anymore.

"My mama would prefer Tyler, but you know, everybody tends to call me Snoop," Huntley said in the Dolphins locker room on Wednesday. "So you can call me Snoop.

"No, but back in the day I had long hair so you know I'm kind of similar to him (Snoop Dogg)," Huntley said.

Huntley has met rapper Snoop Dogg twice.

"Yeah, definitely," Huntley said. "I met him (Snoop Dogg) at the Pro Bowl and then I met him last year when we went out to L.A. for a game."

Huntley also explained how he got his nickname during an Instagram live session with his then-Baltimore Ravens teammate Marlon Humphrey in 2022.

"Long story short," Huntley said, "I was skinny with long hair. Got the name 'Snoop.'"

When Huntley played college football at Utah, his Utes teammates often got together to chant "Snoop" during his media duties. Tyler Huntley, who appears to be fond of his nickname, also uses "Snoop" on Instagram and X.

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A glimpse into Tyler Huntley's NFL career

Former Baltimore Ravens QB Tyler Huntley - Source: Getty

Tyler Huntley went undrafted in 2020 but was signed by the Baltimore Ravens in April. He spent four years with the Ravens as Lamar Jackson's backup.

During his time in Baltimore, Huntley threw for 1,957 yards on 221 passes with eight touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also rushed for 509 yards and scored three touchdowns across 20 appearances.

In March this year, Huntley signed with the Cleveland Browns but was released on Aug. 29, before the roster cuts. A day later, the Ravens re-signed to fill in as their third-choice quarterback.

On Sept. 16, the Dolphins signed Tyler Huntley off the Ravens' practice squad. The quarterback is on course to make his debut for Miami in Week 4 when the Dolphins host the Titans on Monday night.