WATCH: Tyler Van Dyke shows off deep ball at Manning Passing Academy
Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke is at the prestigious Manning Passing Academy at Nicholls State this weekend–where 45 of the nation’s top signal-callers across college football have gathered. On Friday, On3’s Sam Spiegelman got some excellent video of the ultra-accurate signal-caller showing off his beautiful deep ball at the camp.
Check it out here.
There are some huge names among the quarterbacks that are participating in this weekend’s camp. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young is the most notable, winning the Heisman Trophy last season to help lead the Crimson Tide to a national championship game appearance. Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud is also on the list after finishing fourth in the Heisman voting last year.
The 2022 Manning Passing Academy runs from June 23 through June 26 at Nicholls State in Louisiana. It was founded by Archie Manning, father of Peyton and Eli Manning and grandfather of Arch Manning — the No. 1 recruit in the nation this year, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. Peyton and Eli Manning both serve as associate directors alongside Cooper Manning, Arch Manning’s father.
Tyler Van Dyke established himself as one of the nation’s elite
Van Dyke took over as the Hurricanes starting quarterback last season after D’Eriq King suffered a season-ending shoulder injury. He finished with 2,931 yards passing, 25 touchdowns and six interceptions this past season, leading Miami to a 7-5 finish. However, he did lose his top two receivers Charleston Rambo and Mike Harley to the NFL. The Hurricanes added former Clemson receiver Frank Ladson in an attempt to replace some of that production.
A Connecticut native, Van Dyke was the No. 20 quarterback in the class of 2020 according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He chose to attend Miami over offers from Michigan, Michigan State, Kentucky and others.
Miami is set to enter its first season under head coach Mario Cristobal following a disappointing 7-5 finish this past year. A former Hurricanes offensive lineman who won two national championships with the team in 1989 and 1991, Cristobal understands the importance of rebuilding this program. After claiming five national titles from 1983-2001, the Hurricanes have just one 10-win season in the past 18 years.
Restoring the rich tradition of Hurricanes football won’t be easy, but with Van Dyke as his quarterback, Cristobal believes he has a chance to compete next season.
Miami will open up their 2022 campaign on Sept. 3 with a game against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats.
On3’s Stephen Samra and Nick Schultz also contributed to this article.