Challenges in the Life of Tyreek Hill in a Detailed Timeline

Life is full of challenges, and Tyreek Hill faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.

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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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

December 11, 2014: Dismissal from Oklahoma State

On December 11, 2014, Oklahoma State dismissed Tyreek Hill from their football and track teams following his arrest and guilty plea for domestic violence.

December 12, 2014: Arrest for Assault on December 12, 2014

On December 12, 2014, Tyreek Hill was arrested in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on complaints of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend, Crystal Espinal. He was subsequently dismissed from the football team at Oklahoma State.

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.

March 2019: Investigation for Alleged Battery in March 2019

In March 2019, Tyreek Hill was investigated for alleged battery after an incident where his 3-year-old son sustained a broken arm.

April 26, 2019: Suspension from Team Activities

On April 26, 2019, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach announced that Tyreek Hill was suspended from team activities due to an ongoing child abuse investigation.

December 21, 2021: Placement on Reserve/COVID-19 List

On December 21, 2021, Tyreek Hill was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

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.

June 18, 2023: Investigation for Alleged Assault on June 18, 2023

On June 18, 2023, the Miami-Dade Police Department announced they were investigating Tyreek Hill for allegedly assaulting a male employee of the Haulover Marine Center.

January 3, 2024: House Fire at Hill's Residence on January 3, 2024

On January 3, 2024, Tyreek Hill's residence in Southwest Ranches, Florida, caught fire due to a child playing with a cigarette lighter.

February 23, 2024: Civil Lawsuit Filed on February 23, 2024

On February 23, 2024, Sophie Hall filed a civil lawsuit against Tyreek Hill, alleging that he broke her leg during a football lesson at his house.

September 8, 2024: Detainment by Miami Police Before Season Debut on September 8, 2024

On September 8, 2024, before his season debut, Tyreek Hill was detained by Miami police for a minor traffic violation near Hard Rock Stadium but was later released and played against the Jaguars.

September 29, 2025: Season-Ending Injury Suffered on September 29, 2025

On September 29, 2025, Tyreek Hill suffered a season-ending injury during the Dolphins' victory over the New York Jets and was taken to a local hospital for surgery.