Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tyreek Hill

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Tyreek Hill made an impact.

Tyreek Hill is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2016. Prior to his NFL career, Hill played college football at Garden City Community College, Oklahoma State University, and the University of West Alabama.

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2012: Georgia 5A State Meet Winner

In 2012, at Coffee High School, Tyreek Hill won both the 100 meters and 200 meters at the Georgia 5A state meet.

2013: Sophomore Season at Garden City Community College

In 2013, as a sophomore at Garden City Community College, Tyreek Hill rushed for 659 yards and five touchdowns and caught 67 passes for 532 receiving yards for the Broncbusters football team.

August 30, 2014: Debut for Oklahoma State Cowboys

On August 30, 2014, Tyreek Hill debuted for the Cowboys and caught a season-high six passes for 62 receiving yards in a 31–37 loss to the Florida State Seminoles.

September 1, 2015: Enrollment at University of West Alabama

On September 1, 2015, the University of West Alabama announced that Tyreek Hill enrolled and would play football for the Tigers.

May 17, 2016: Signed with the Kansas City Chiefs

On May 17, 2016, Tyreek Hill signed a four-year, $2.58 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including $100,000 guaranteed and a signing bonus of $70,000.

2016: Rookie Season with the Chiefs

In 2016, Tyreek Hill began his rookie season as the Chiefs' starting punt returner, kick returner, and fourth wide receiver. He had a standout performance against the Denver Broncos, scoring three different types of touchdowns, and was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week and AFC Special Teams Player of the Week twice.

2016: Projected Undrafted in NFL Draft

In 2016, Tyreek Hill was projected to go undrafted during the NFL draft due to his domestic violence arrest, but scouts were impressed with his speed at West Alabama's Pro Day.

2016: Selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL Draft

In 2016, Tyreek Hill was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round (165th overall) of the NFL draft.

2016: Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs

In 2016, Tyreek Hill was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the NFL draft.

September 7, 2017: 2017 Season Opener vs. Patriots

On September 7, 2017, in the season-opening game against the New England Patriots, Tyreek Hill had 133 receiving yards on seven receptions, including a 75-yard touchdown, in a 42-27 victory.

2017: Chiefs 2017 Season

In 2017, the Chiefs finished atop the AFC West with a 10-6 record and made the playoffs.

2018: 2018 Season Highlights

In 2018, during Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers, Tyreek Hill returned a punt 91 yards for a touchdown. Also in 2018, he had 7 receptions for 169 yards and two receiving touchdowns. He recorded three touchdowns in the game.

2019: 2019 Season

In 2019, Tyreek Hill finished the season with 58 receptions for 860 yards and seven receiving touchdowns in 12 games and starts, earning a fourth consecutive nomination to the Pro Bowl.

2020: Assistant Coaching Role in 2020

In 2020, Tyreek Hill served as an assistant coach for the football program at Lee's Summit North High School in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

2020: Continued Success in the 2020 Season

In 2020, Tyreek Hill started the season with four consecutive games recording a receiving touchdown. He finished the 2020 season with 87 receptions for 1,276 receiving yards and 15 receiving touchdowns. He earned a fifth consecutive nomination to the Pro Bowl and was ranked 15th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021.

2021: Dolphins Miss Playoffs in 2021

The Dolphins finished 8–9 and missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2021 season. It marked the first time Hill had missed the playoffs in his career.

March 23, 2022: Trade to Miami Dolphins and Contract Extension

On March 23, 2022, Tyreek Hill was traded to the Miami Dolphins. After the trade, Hill signed a four-year, $120 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL.

2023: Future Draft Pick in 2023

As part of the trade completed on March 23, 2022, the Kansas City Chiefs received a 2023 sixth-round pick from the Miami Dolphins.

2023: Career Highs and Playoff Berth in 2023

In 2023, Tyreek Hill finished the year with career highs in receptions and receiving yards with 119 and 1,710 respectively, and helped the Dolphins to a playoff berth. He was ranked seventh by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.

2023: AFC Offensive Player of the Month and Franchise Record in 2023

In 2023, after reaching over 1,000 receiving yards after Week 8, Tyreek Hill was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for October and broke the Dolphins' franchise record for receiving yards, finishing with 1,799. He was named to the Pro Bowl and First Team All-Pro. He was ranked as the best player in the NFL according to his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024.