History of Taysom Hill in Timeline

Taysom Hill is a professional American football player known for his versatility. He currently plays tight end for the New Orleans Saints. Hill played quarterback at BYU in college before joining the Saints in 2017. He has officially held the positions of both quarterback and tight end but is utilized in a variety of offensive and special teams roles. Because of his ability to fill many different roles, Hill is referred to as "the Human Swiss Army Knife" by the Saints media.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

August 23, 1990: Taysom Hill's Birth

On August 23, 1990, Taysom Shawn Hill was born. He is now a professional football tight end for the New Orleans Saints.

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2002: LaDainian Tomlinson's Stat Line

In 2002, LaDainian Tomlinson logged a similar stat line as Taysom Hill in a single game.

2007: Recorded personal-best time

In 2007, as a sophomore, Taysom Hill recorded a personal-best time of 22.5 seconds in the 200 meters at the 5A District IV/V/VI Regional Meet, placing third.

2009: High School Graduation

In 2009, Taysom Hill graduated from Highland High School, having lettered in football, basketball, and track. He earned several accolades as a senior, including All-Idaho Player of the Year.

2009: Missionary Service

In 2009, Taysom Hill served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sydney, Australia.

2009: Won Long Jump Event

In 2009, as a senior, Taysom Hill won the long jump event at the 5A Regional Meet, with a mark of 6.85 m (22 ft 5+11⁄16 in).

2009: Received Multiple College Offers

In 2009, coming out of high school, Taysom Hill received multiple offers from various programs, including University of Arizona, Boise State University, Oregon State University, and others.

2011: End of Missionary Service

In 2011, Taysom Hill finished his missionary service for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sydney, Australia.

2012: College Football Debut and Injury

In 2012, as a freshman, Taysom Hill played in 6 games and made his first pass as a college player for an 18-yard touchdown against Washington State. Later in 2012, he suffered a season-ending knee injury in a victory over Utah State.

2013: Full-Time Starter and Notable Performances

In 2013, Taysom Hill was named the Cougars' full-time starter. He had notable performances including 259 rushing yards and three touchdowns against Texas, and 417 passing yards with 4 touchdowns and 194 rushing yards against Houston.

2014: Fractured Leg

In 2014, Taysom Hill led the team to a 4-0 record before suffering a fractured leg against Utah State on October 3, ending his season.

2014: Marriage to Emily Nixon

In 2014, Taysom Hill married Emily Nixon in the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah.

2015: Medical Redshirt

As a result of the injury, Taysom Hill was granted a medical redshirt for 2015, making him eligible to return for one final season in 2016.

2015: Lisfranc Fracture

In 2015, Taysom Hill suffered a lisfranc fracture during the Cougars' opener against Nebraska on September 5, which ended his season.

2016: Named Starting Quarterback and Jersey Number Change

In 2016, on August 23, Taysom Hill was named the starting quarterback over Tanner Mangum. He changed his jersey number from 4 to 7 to honor his late older brother, Dexter.

2016: Hyperextended Elbow

Late in 2016, Taysom Hill suffered a fourth season ending injury. He left the game with a hyperextended elbow in the fourth quarter of the game against Utah State on November 26.

September 3, 2017: Claimed by the New Orleans Saints

On September 3, 2017, Taysom Hill was claimed off waivers by the New Orleans Saints. He then made his NFL debut.

2017: Impressive Athletic Ability at BYU Pro Day

In 2017, Taysom Hill displayed impressive athletic ability at BYU's pro day, with a 4.44-second 40-yard dash and a 38.5-inch vertical jump.

2017: Signed and Released by the Green Bay Packers

In 2017, Taysom Hill signed with the Green Bay Packers as a free agent on May 5. He was later released during final roster cuts on September 2.

2017: Signed by the Saints

In 2017, Taysom Hill was signed by the New Orleans Saints of the NFL after playing college football for BYU as a quarterback.

2018: Varied Roles with the Saints

In 2018, Taysom Hill was listed as the third-string quarterback but was used in a variety of positions for the Saints, including as their primary kick returner.

March 2020: Saints Placed Tender on Hill

In March 2020, the Saints placed a first round restricted free agent tender on Taysom Hill worth $4.641 million.

November 20, 2020: First Career Start at Quarterback

On November 20, 2020, Taysom Hill made his first career start at quarterback for the Saints against the Falcons, completing 18 of 23 passes for 233 yards and running for 51 yards and two touchdowns.

March 14, 2021: Signed Contract Extension with Saints

On March 14, 2021, Taysom Hill signed a four-year, $40 million extension with the Saints on the same day that Drew Brees announced his retirement.

November 22, 2021: Additional Contract Extension with the Saints

On November 22, 2021, Taysom Hill signed an additional contract extension with the Saints, giving him $22.5 million in guaranteed money.

January 9, 2022: Lisfranc Injury

On January 9, 2022, Taysom Hill suffered a Lisfranc injury in a game against the Falcons, which later required surgery.

March 2022: Position Change to Tight End

In March 2022, new head coach Dennis Allen changed Taysom Hill's primary position from quarterback to tight end.

2023: Returned to Quarterback and Career Highs

In 2023, Taysom Hill was moved back to quarterback after being categorized as a tight end. He achieved new career highs in several receiving statistics.