Childhood and Education Journey of Taysom Hill in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 24, 2025

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

Taysom Hill is a professional football tight end for the New Orleans Saints, known for his exceptional versatility. Prior to his NFL career, Hill played quarterback for BYU. Since joining the Saints in 2017, he has been used in a multitude of roles, including quarterback, tight end, and various special teams positions, leading to the nickname "the Human Swiss Army Knife." His unique skill set has made him a valuable and multifaceted asset to the Saints' offense and special teams units.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

August 23, 1990: Taysom Hill's Birth

Taysom Hill was born on August 23, 1990.

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2007: Track Personal Best

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. He also helped his team finish first in the 4 × 200 m relay.

2009: Missionary Service

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

2009: High School Graduation

In 2009, Taysom Hill graduated from Highland High School, having lettered in football, basketball, and track. As a senior, he achieved numerous accolades and set school records.

2009: Long Jump Win

In 2009, as a senior, Taysom Hill won the long jump event at the 5A Regional Meet with a mark of 6.85 m.

2009: College Offers

In 2009, coming out of high school, Taysom Hill received multiple offers from various universities.

2011: End of Missionary Service

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

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 his injury in 2015, Taysom Hill was granted a medical redshirt, making him eligible for a final season in 2016.

2016: Return to BYU and Jersey Number Change

In 2016, Taysom Hill announced his return to BYU and was named the starting quarterback. He changed his jersey number to 7 to honor his late brother Dexter.