The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed quarterback Tyler Huff and defensive back Eric Haney on Thursday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Tyler Huff is six foot one and weighs 215 pounds. The 24-year-old from Orange Park, Florida, transferred to Jacksonville State in 2024 completing 157 of 259 passes (61%) for 2,179 yards, 13 touchdowns, six interceptions, 215 carries for 1,343 yards, and 14 rushing touchdowns in 13 games for the Gamecocks. Huff was named First Team All-CUSA, Conference USA Player of the Year, Conference USA Newcomer of the Year, and Conference USA Championship MVP.
Collegiately, Huff played three seasons at Presbyterian College (2019-21) completing 232 of 376 passes (62%) for 2,560 yards, 21 touchdowns, 13 interceptions, 159 carries for 516 yards, nine rushing touchdowns, two catches for 11 yards, one receiving touchdown, and one tackle (1 solo) in 22 games for the Blue Hose. He was named Second Team All-PFL in 2021.
Then, Huff transferred to Furman (2022-23) completing 383 of 593 passes (65%) for 4,068 yards, 25 touchdowns, 14 interceptions, 210 carries for 1,285 yards, and 14 touchdowns in 23 games for the Paladins. He was named a Team Co-Captain in 2023.
Eric Haney is five foot ten and weighs 180 pounds. A native of Peoria, Arizona, Haney made 63 tackles (44 solos, 19 assists), four tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions for 46 yards, one touchdown, 10 pass breakups, four kick returns for 99 yards, and 13 punt returns for 85 yards in 11 games in 2024. He was named Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-PFL.
Collegiately, Haney played five seasons at the University of San Diego (2020-24) making 147 tackles (105 solos, 42 assists), 14 tackles for loss, two sacks, five interceptions for 85 yards, two touchdowns, 20 pass breakups, 19 kick returns for 115 yards, 22 kick returns for 510 yards in 42 games for the Toreros. He was named a two-time First Team All-PFL, and a two-time All-PFL Honorable Mention.
