History of Tyreek Hill in Timeline

Tyreek Hill is a prominent American football wide receiver currently playing for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL. His journey to the professional league included playing college football at Garden City Community College, Oklahoma State University, and the University of West Alabama. Hill was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL draft, where he established himself as one of the league's most dynamic and electrifying players known for his exceptional speed and playmaking ability.

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

1965: Gale Sayers' Record

In 1965, Gale Sayers achieved a kick return touchdown, a rushing touchdown, and a receiving touchdown in a single game for the Chicago Bears.

1974: Ken Hutcherson Drafted

In 1974, Ken Hutcherson was selected 97th overall by the Dallas Cowboys.

1985: Roy Martin's High School Record

In 1985, Roy Martin set the national high school record.

March 1, 1994: Tyreek Hill's Birth

On March 1, 1994, Tyreek Hill was born. He is now an American professional football wide receiver.

2006: Lee Evans' Record

In 2006, Lee Evans recorded at least 200 receiving yards in a single quarter.

2009: Guliyev's 200m Record

In 2009, Ramil Guliyev recorded 20.04s in 200m.

2012: All-American Track and Field Selection

In 2012, Hill was selected as a USA Today All-American in track and field. He was also named the Track and Field News "High School Athlete of the Year", achieving personal bests in the 100-meter (10.19 s) and 200-meter sprints (20.14 s).

2012: Won state meet

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

2013: Sophomore Season at Garden City Community College

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

August 30, 2014: Debut for the Cowboys

On August 30, 2014, Hill made his debut for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, catching six passes for 62 receiving yards in a loss to the Florida State Seminoles.

September 25, 2014: First Career Touchdown

On September 25, 2014, Tyreek Hill caught his first career touchdown against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, finishing with three receptions for 50 yards, six rushing attempts for 39 yards, and three kick returns for 62 yards.

November 1, 2014: Season-High Rushing Yards

On November 1, 2014, Hill gained a season-high 102 rushing yards on 18 attempts and scored his first rushing touchdown of the season against the Kansas State Wildcats.

December 6, 2014: Last Game with Oklahoma State

On December 6, 2014, Tyreek Hill played his last game for Oklahoma State's football team, returning a punt for a 92-yard touchdown to help them win a comeback victory over the Oklahoma Sooners.

December 11, 2014: Dismissed from Oklahoma State Teams

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

2014: Domestic violence accusations

In 2014, Tyreek Hill and his finacée discuss their son's broken arm; she says that their son is scared of him, to which Hill responds, "You should be afraid of me too, bitch."

September 1, 2015: Enrolled at the University of West Alabama

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

May 17, 2016: Signed with the 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 $70,000 signing bonus.

2016: Projected to go Undrafted

In 2016, Hill was projected to go undrafted during the NFL draft, mainly due to his domestic violence arrest. He was not invited to the NFL Combine but showcased his abilities at West Alabama's Pro Day.

2016: Began Season with the Chiefs

In 2016, Tyreek Hill began the season as the Chiefs' starting punt returner, kick returner, and fourth wide receiver. He made his first NFL catch for a nine-yard touchdown pass from Alex Smith.

2016: Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs

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

2016: NFL All-Rookie Team

In 2016, Tyreek Hill was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team, finishing his rookie season with impressive stats as a receiver and return specialist.

January 6, 2017: Named First-Team All-Pro

On January 6, 2017, Tyreek Hill was named First-team All-Pro as a punt returner.

September 7, 2017: Career-High Receiving Yards

On September 7, 2017, in the season opening game against the New England Patriots, Tyreek Hill finished with a career-high 133 receiving yards, including a 75-yard touchdown reception.

December 19, 2017: Second Pro Bowl Selection

On December 19, 2017, Tyreek Hill was named to his second Pro Bowl as a return specialist.

2017: Playoff Appearance

In 2017, the Chiefs finished atop the AFC West with a 10-6 record and made the playoffs. Hill finished with seven receptions for 87 yards and a 14-yard rush during the Wild Card Round.

September 2018: Engagement to Crystal Espinal

In September 2018, Tyreek Hill proposed to Crystal Espinal. The couple already had three children together.

2018: Ranked 40th in NFL Top 100

In 2018, Hill was ranked 40th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

March 2019: Investigation for Alleged Battery

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

April 26, 2019: Suspended from Team Activities

On April 26, 2019, Tyreek Hill was suspended from team activities due to a child abuse investigation.

July 9, 2019: Release of Full Unedited Audio Recording

On July 9, 2019, the full unedited audio recording of Tyreek Hill and Crystal Espinal's conversation was released, revealing accusations of lying about domestic violence and their son's broken arm.

July 19, 2019: NFL Statement on Suspension

On July 19, 2019, the NFL announced that Tyreek Hill would not be suspended due to lack of evidence of violating the personal conduct policy, but the incident could be re-examined if new evidence surfaced.

September 6, 2019: Signed Extension

On September 6, 2019, Tyreek Hill signed a three-year, $54 million contract extension with the Chiefs.

2019: Ranked 19th in NFL Top 100

In 2019, Hill was ranked 19th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2019: Ended 2019 season

Tyreek Hill ended the 2019 season with 58 receptions for 860 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns, earning a Pro Bowl nomination.

2020: Ranked 22nd in NFL Top 100

In 2020, Hill was ranked 22nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2020: Exceptional 2020 Season

In 2020, Tyreek Hill finished with 87 receptions for 1,276 receiving yards and 15 receiving touchdowns and was named a First-team All-Pro for the third time.

2020: Assistant Football Coach

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.

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

On December 21, 2021, Tyreek Hill was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, affecting his availability for upcoming games.

December 25, 2021: Activation from Reserve/COVID-19 List

On December 25, 2021, Tyreek Hill was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list, allowing him to return to play for the Chiefs.

2021: Ranked 15th in NFL Top 100

In 2021, Hill was ranked 15th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2021: Missed 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, and he finished with five-year lows in catches and yards.

2021: NFL Top 100 Players of 2021 Ranking

In 2021, Tyreek Hill was ranked 15th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021, recognizing his performance in the league.

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

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

2022: NFL Top 100 Players of 2022 Ranking

In 2022, Tyreek Hill was ranked 15th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022, acknowledging his continued performance in the league.

March 2023: Birth of Son

In March 2023, Tyreek Hill's son with Camille Valmon was born, expanding his family.

June 18, 2023: Investigation for Alleged Assault at Haulover Marine Center

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 after a verbal disagreement.

August 2023: NFL Decision on Assault Incident

In August 2023, the NFL announced that they would not punish Tyreek Hill for the assault incident at the Haulover Marine Center.

November 2023: Marriage to Keeta Vaccaro

In November 2023, Tyreek Hill married Keeta Vaccaro, the sister of retired safety Kenny Vaccaro.

December 2023: Paternity Lawsuits Filed

In December 2023, separate paternity lawsuits for child support were filed against Tyreek Hill by Brittany Lackner and Kimberly Kaylee Baker, who both gave birth to his children in 2023.

2023: NFL Top 100 Players of 2023 Ranking

In 2023, Tyreek Hill was ranked seventh by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023, which recognized his successful season with the Dolphins.

January 3, 2024: Fire at Hill's Residence

On January 3, 2024, Tyreek Hill's residence in Southwest Ranches, Florida, caught fire, which took firefighters approximately 45 minutes to extinguish. The fire was caused by a child playing with a cigarette lighter.

February 2024: Settlement with Brittany Lackner and Paternity Confirmation

In February 2024, Tyreek Hill reached a confidential settlement with Brittany Lackner and confirmed that he was the father of her son.

February 23, 2024: Civil Lawsuit Filed by Sophie Hall

On February 23, 2024, model and influencer Sophie Hall filed a civil lawsuit against Tyreek Hill, alleging that he had broken her leg during a football lesson at his house the previous June.

July 2024: Announcement of Baby Girl with Keeta Vaccaro

In July 2024, Tyreek Hill announced that he and his wife, Keeta Vaccaro, were expecting a baby girl, marking their first child together.

July 2024: Paternity Ruling in Baker Case

In July 2024, a Broward County judge ruled that Tyreek Hill was the father of Kimberly Kaylee Baker's daughter, Trae Love Hill.

September 8, 2024: Detention for Traffic Violation Before Season Debut

On September 8, 2024, prior to his season debut, Tyreek Hill was detained by Miami police for a minor traffic violation near Hard Rock Stadium, but still played in the game against the Jaguars.

November 25, 2024: Traffic Citations Dismissed

On November 25, 2024, the traffic citations issued to Tyreek Hill were dismissed after all the involved officers failed to appear in the court hearing.