Childhood and Education Journey of Taysom Hill in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Taysom Hill. A timeline of key moments.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

August 23, 1990: Taysom Hill is born

On August 23, 1990, Taysom Shawn Hill was born. He is now known as an American professional football utility player.

2007: Track and Field Achievements

In 2007, as a sophomore, Taysom Hill achieved a personal-best time of 22.5 seconds in the 200 meters at the 5A District IV/V/VI Regional Meet and contributed to the 4 × 200 m relay squad's first-place finish.

2009: Missionary Service

From 2009 to 2011, Taysom Hill served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sydney, Australia.

2009: High School Graduation and Accolades

In 2009, Taysom Hill graduated from Highland High School, earning multiple accolades including All-Idaho Player of the Year, Idaho Gatorade High School Player of the Year, First Team All-State selection, and All-Region and All-Conference Player of the Year accolades.

2009: Regional Track Win

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

2009: College Offers

In 2009, coming out of high school, Taysom Hill received multiple offers from various universities including University of Arizona, Boise State University, Oregon State University, Washington State University, University of Utah, Stanford University, and Brigham Young University.

2011: End of Missionary Service

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

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.

2013: Cougars' Full-Time Starter

In 2013, Taysom Hill was named the Cougars' full-time starter. He had a notable performance against Texas with 259 rushing yards and three touchdowns. He also had a strong game against Houston with 417 passing yards and 194 rushing yards.

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.

2014: Marriage to Emily Nixon

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

2015: Lisfranc Fracture

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

2015: Medical Redshirt Granted

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

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.

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.