How Taysom Hill built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Taysom Hill is an American professional football utility player for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL. Officially designated as a tight end, Hill previously played quarterback and has become known for his versatility. His unique skill set has led to him being called "the Human Swiss Army Knife" by Saints media, highlighting his ability to contribute in various roles on the field.
2012: Freshman Season at BYU
In 2012, as a freshman, Taysom Hill started playing at BYU. His first college pass was an 18-yard touchdown against Washington State. He played in 6 games, starting two before a season-ending knee injury against Utah State.
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2014: Fractured Leg
In 2014, Taysom Hill led the team to a 4-0 start before suffering a season-ending fractured leg against Utah State on October 3rd.
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2015: Lisfranc Fracture
In 2015, Taysom Hill suffered a Lisfranc fracture during the Cougars' opener against Nebraska on September 5, ending his season.
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2016: Hyperextended Elbow
Late in 2016, Taysom Hill suffered a season ending hyperextended elbow injury in the game against Utah State on November 26th, causing him to miss the Cougars' bowl game.
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2016: Named Starting Quarterback
On August 23, 2016, Taysom Hill was named the starting quarterback over Tanner Mangum. He also changed his jersey number to 7 to honor his late brother.
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September 2, 2017: Released by the Packers
On September 2, 2017, Taysom Hill was released during the Packers final roster cut-down, despite appearing in three preseason games.
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2017: BYU Pro Day
In 2017, Taysom Hill showcased impressive athletic ability at BYU's pro day. His 40-yard dash of 4.44 seconds and 38.5-inch vertical jump would have been the best among quarterbacks at the NFL Combine.
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2017: Signed by the Green Bay Packers
In 2017, Taysom Hill was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent following the NFL draft after playing college football at BYU.
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2018: Utility Role with Saints
In 2018, Taysom Hill started as the third-string quarterback but was used in various positions for the Saints, including primary kick returner.
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2018: Expanded role with the Saints
In 2018, during the off-season, Taysom Hill's role with the Saints was expanded, and he became a utility player on offense and special teams.
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March 2020: Restricted Free Agent Tender
In March 2020, the Saints placed a first round restricted free agent tender on Taysom Hill worth $4.641 million.
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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 due to Drew Brees’ injury, leading the Saints to a 24-9 victory with 233 passing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
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March 14, 2021: Contract Extension with the Saints
On March 14, 2021, the same day Drew Brees announced his retirement, Taysom Hill signed a 4-year, $40 million extension with the Saints, structured to save the team salary cap space. He subsequently lost the starting quarterback job to Jameis Winston.
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November 22, 2021: Contract Extension
On November 22, 2021, Hill signed an additional contract extension with the Saints that gave him $22.5 million in guaranteed money and the contract held provisions with potential to reach a maximum value of $95 million over its duration.
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2021: Starting Quarterback Role
During the first half of the 2021 season, Taysom Hill was named the starting quarterback prior to a Week 13 game against the Dallas Cowboys and after a four-game losing streak. He spent most of the year as the third-string quarterback. On November 22, 2021, Hill signed an additional contract extension with the Saints. However, on January 9, 2022, Hill suffered a Lisfranc injury in a game against the Falcons, an injury that later required surgery.
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January 9, 2022: Lisfranc Injury
On January 9, 2022, Hill suffered a Lisfranc injury in a game against the Falcons, an injury that later required surgery.
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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.
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2023: Return to Quarterback and Career Highs
In 2023, after being categorized as a tight end, Taysom Hill was moved back to quarterback and achieved new career highs in receiving statistics. He ended the 2023 season with 81 carries for 401 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. Hill also achieved new career highs in several receiving statistics, recording 33 receptions for 291 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.
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2024: Season Performance
In the 2024 season, Hill played in eight games and finished with 23 receptions for 187 yards and 39 carries for 278 yards.
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