Ravens kicker Tyler Loop breaks silence after Justin Tucker release
Context:
Baltimore Ravens rookie kicker Tyler Loop faces the challenging task of succeeding Justin Tucker, the NFL's most accurate kicker, who was released due to an ongoing off-the-field investigation. Loop, drafted in the sixth round from Arizona, is focused on adapting to the Ravens by learning and competing consistently. Over his four years at Arizona, he demonstrated strong kicking performance, with a perfect record in 2021 and progressively longer attempts in subsequent years. His longest collegiate field goal was an impressive 62 yards, showing his capability to stretch his range. Despite the pressure of filling significant shoes, Loop is determined to establish himself as a successful kicker for the Ravens.
Dive Deeper:
Tyler Loop is stepping into a highly demanding role as the Baltimore Ravens' kicker, succeeding Justin Tucker, who was released amid an investigation into off-the-field conduct.
Loop was selected in the sixth round of the NFL draft from the University of Arizona, where he kicked full-time for four years, displaying consistent performance.
In 2021, Loop achieved a perfect record by making all 12 of his field goal attempts, showcasing his reliability and precision.
Over the following seasons, Loop's field goal attempts increased in range, with his longest successful kick measuring 62 yards, indicating his ability to handle longer distances.
Facing the pressure of replacing a record-setting kicker, Loop is committed to finding the strategies that will lead to his success with the Ravens, emphasizing daily learning and competition.
As he prepares to take on this pivotal role, Loop's collegiate experience and demonstrated range give him a solid foundation to potentially thrive in the NFL.
Despite the immense expectations, Loop's readiness to embrace the challenge and his strategic approach could make him a valuable asset for the team.
Baltimore Ravens rookie kicker Tyler Loop isn't in the easiest spot.
He has to fill the shoes of the NFL's all-time most accurate kicker, Justin Tucker, who Baltimore released amid the NFL's ongoing investigation of off-the-field sexual misconduct.
Loop, a sixth-round pick out of Arizona, is now the favorite to kick for the Ravens.
What's his approach?
“Just figuring out what’s going to work to be successful in Baltimore and make kicks and win games,” Loop said, via the team’s website. “What that looks like is just stacking days and learning and taking input and just competing every day. That’s what I’m going to do. That’s what I’m ready for.”
Loop kicked full-time for four seasons at Arizona.
In 2021, he made all 12 of his field goal attempts. Then it was 18-for-21, 19-for-24 and 18-for-23 the next three seasons.
His increased misses were due to Arizona allowing Loop to stretch out his range.
His collegiate long came from 62 yards out.
Loop was the second kicker drafted in the sixth round in late April, and now he'll get a chance to win the job in Baltimore.
His career has a chance to be a success, but at least on the field, he's got big shoes to fill.
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