Baltimore Ravens rookie kicker Tyler Loop has kicked his way onto the team this offseason. After facing tough competition in undrafted signing John Hoyland, the sixth-round pick swiftly separated himself in training camp.
He impressed the coaching staff enough to cut Hoyland, leaving the Arizona product as the only kicker on the roster. With two preseason games now behind him, Baltimore has made their stance on Loop crystal clear: he is ready to be Justin Tucker’s successor.
Ravens just made their stance on Tyler Loop crystal clear
Loop is coming off an impressive Week 2 performance against the Dallas Cowboys. While he went 1-for-2 against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1, he rebounded to make five of his six attempts versus Dallas. His leg strength was on full display, as he knocked in two from 50-plus yards, including a long of 53. In addition, he is perfect on extra points this preseason.
Initially, the team was open to the possibility of bringing in another kicker to compete with Loop. However, his preseason dominance put an end to that debate. Following Saturday night’s victory, Head Coach John Harbaugh officially confirmed Loop will be the Ravens’ kicker in 2025.
“[Loop] will be the kicker. He’s earned it. He’ll get another chance to get back out there next week and kick some more, and keep improving,” Harbaugh said. “He had a good night on kickoffs, too. We’re trying some different kickoffs, trying to experiment where we’re putting the ball, so it’s good to see.”
Loop first learned that he had won the starting job in his postgame interview, and although he is ecstatic, he understands that there is still a lot of work to be done.
“It’s fun. It’s special, and that’s something to celebrate with the family,” Loop said. “I love the staff, love my teammates, and being in the city of Baltimore is really fun…but gotta earn it every day still.”
While he is just a rookie, it is evident that Loop is passing every test thrown his way with flying colors. Coaches are loving what they are seeing, and his confidence is through the roof. He noted how these strong nights build on that confidence.
“We talk about the process. Getting back, trying to match good foot to ball contact, swing to our target, and stay in the kick,” Loop said. “It’s fun to have a night like tonight, especially where you can go out and do that over and over.”
The future is bright for Loop. He is already showcasing that he can make kicks from long range, and also come back and adjust after misses. Tucker was certainly phenomenal during his tenure in Baltimore, but he struggled in his final couple of seasons. In 2025, Loop can bring the consistency that Baltimore was missing.