Alex Huntley

Alex Huntley
No. 96  Miami Dolphins
PositionDefensive tackle
Roster statusPractice squad
Personal information
Born (2001-10-08) October 8, 2001 (age 24)
Blythewood, South Carolina, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight298 lb (135 kg)
Career information
High schoolHammond School (Columbia, South Carolina)
CollegeSouth Carolina (2020–2024)
NFL draft2025: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
  • Freshman All-SEC coaches selection (2021)

Alexander J. Huntley (born October 8, 2001) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Early life and high school

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Alexander Huntley was born on October 8, 2001 in Blythewood, South Carolina. He attended the private Hammond school, and played Skyhawk basketball, lacrosse, track & field, and football. In football, he played on both offense and defense on a team that won three straight South Carolina Independent School Association AAA titles. He also won state championships in shot put and lacrosse, and was elected the student body president. In his senior year, Hutley played in the Army All-American Bowl, and 247 sports ranked him as the 20th best defensive tackle in the country and the 4th best player in South Carolina, rating him as a four star prospect. After offers from multiple schools, Huntley accepted a scholarship to the University of South Carolina on February 5, 2020.[1][2]

College career

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Huntley began studying and playing at the University of South Carolina in 2020. He red-shirted his first year, only playing in one game with only one recorded tackle.[1]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)
294 lb
(133 kg)
33 in
(0.84 m)
9+58 in
(0.24 m)
5.12 s 1.70 s 2.93 s 4.81 s 7.78 s 27.5 in
(0.70 m)
8 ft 9 in
(2.67 m)
22 reps
All values from Pro Day[3][4]

On April 26, 2025, Huntley was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent to a 3-year contract worth $2.965 million.[5][6] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Alex Huntley". University of South Carolina Athletics. 2019-12-17. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  2. ^ "Alex Huntley, Hammond School, Defensive Tackle". 247Sports. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  3. ^ "Alex Huntley College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  4. ^ "Alex Huntley RAS". RAS.Football. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  5. ^ "South Carolina DT Alex Huntley Signs with (Insert Team) as Undrafted Free Agent". South Carolina Gamecocks On SI. 2025-04-27. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  6. ^ Spotrac. "Alex Huntley | NFL Contracts & Salaries". spotrac.com. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  7. ^ "Dolphins Make Roster Moves". miamidolphins.com. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  8. ^ "Dolphins Make Roster Moves". miamidolphins.com. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
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