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 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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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: 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.

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.

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.