History of Tyreek Hill in Timeline
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 the 5th round of the 2016 NFL draft after playing college football at Garden City Community College, Oklahoma State University, and the University of West Alabama.
1965: Gale Sayers' Feat
In 1965, Gale Sayers achieved a kick return touchdown, rushing touchdown, and receiving touchdown in a single game. Tyreek Hill duplicated this feat in 2016.
1974: Last West Alabama Player Drafted
In 1974, Ken Hutcherson was drafted 97th overall by the Dallas Cowboys, marking the last time a player from West Alabama was drafted until Tyreek Hill in 2016.
1985: Roy Martin's Record
In 1985, Roy Martin set a national high school record in the 200m, which Tyreek Hill nearly matched in 2012.
March 1, 1994: Tyreek Hill's Birth
On March 1, 1994, Tyreek Hill was born. He is now a professional football wide receiver in the NFL.
2006: Lee Evans' Record
In 2006, Lee Evans set a record that Tyreek Hill matched in 2020, recording at least 200 receiving yards in a single quarter.
2009: Ramil Guliyev's 200m Time
In 2009, Ramil Guliyev recorded a 200m time of 20.04 s. Tyreek Hill's 20.14 s in 2012 was the fastest time by a junior athlete since Guliyev's time.
May 26, 2012: Golden South Classic Performance
On May 26, 2012, Tyreek Hill achieved a new season-best in the 100 m (10.19 s) and a personal record in the 200 m (20.14 s) at the 36th Golden South Classic in Orlando, Florida.
2012: USA Today All-American Selection
In 2012, Tyreek Hill was selected as a USA Today All-American in track and field.
2012: Track Success at Coffee High School
In 2012, Tyreek Hill won both the 100 meters and 200 meters at the Georgia 5A state meet while attending Coffee High School.
2013: Hutchinson NJCCA Championships
In 2013, Tyreek Hill ran a wind-assisted 9.98 s in the 100-meter dash at the Hutchinson NJCCA Championships.
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 while also catching 67 passes for 532 receiving yards.
September 25, 2014: First Career Touchdown
On September 25, 2014, Tyreek Hill caught his first career touchdown against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
November 1, 2014: Season-High Rushing Yards
On November 1, 2014, Tyreek 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 at Oklahoma State
On December 6, 2014, Tyreek Hill played his last game for Oklahoma State, helping them secure a comeback victory over the Oklahoma Sooners by returning a punt for a 92-yard touchdown.
December 11, 2014: Dismissal from Oklahoma State
On December 11, 2014, Tyreek Hill was dismissed from the Oklahoma State football and track teams following his arrest and guilty plea for domestic violence.
December 12, 2014: Hill arrested for assault
On December 12, 2014, Tyreek Hill was arrested in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on complaints of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend, Crystal Espinal.
2014: Domestic violence accusations
In 2014, Hill was accused of domestic violence, about Hill breaking their son's arm.
September 1, 2015: Enrolls at University of West Alabama
On September 1, 2015, Tyreek Hill enrolled at the University of West Alabama to play football for the Tigers.
May 17, 2016: Signed with the Chiefs
On May 17, 2016, Tyreek Hill signed a four-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs for $2.58 million, including a $70,000 signing bonus.
2016: NFL Debut and First Touchdown
In 2016, Tyreek Hill began his NFL career with the Chiefs and made his first NFL catch for a nine-yard touchdown pass in the season opener.
2016: Drafted by Kansas City Chiefs
In 2016, Tyreek Hill was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round (165th overall).
2016: All-Rookie Team Selection
In 2016, Tyreek Hill was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team.
January 6, 2017: First-team All-Pro Selection
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, Tyreek Hill recorded a career-high 133 receiving yards in the season opener against the New England Patriots, including a 75-yard touchdown.
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 made the playoffs after finishing atop the AFC West. Tyreek Hill finished the Wild Card Round with seven receptions for 87 yards and a 14-yard rush.
September 2018: Hill engaged to Crystal Espinal
In September 2018, Tyreek Hill proposed to Crystal Espinal, to whom he was previously engaged.
2018: NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2018, Tyreek Hill was ranked 40th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
March 2019: Hill investigated for alleged battery of his son
In March 2019, Tyreek Hill was investigated for alleged battery after an incident in which his 3-year-old son sustained a broken arm.
April 26, 2019: Suspension 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 discussing their son's broken arm was released.
July 19, 2019: NFL states Hill will not be suspended
On July 19, 2019, the NFL released a statement saying that Tyreek Hill would not be suspended and that they had found no evidence that Hill had violated the personal conduct policy.
September 6, 2019: Contract Extension with Chiefs
On September 6, 2019, Tyreek Hill signed a three-year, $54 million contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs.
2019: NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2019, Tyreek Hill was ranked 19th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.
2019: Pro Bowl Nomination
Tyreek Hill earned a fourth career nomination to the Pro Bowl following the 2019 season.
2020: Outstanding Performance Against Buccaneers
During the 2020 season, Tyreek Hill had an outstanding performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, finishing the game with 13 catches for a career-high 269 yards and three touchdowns, contributing to the Chiefs' victory.
2020: NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2020, Tyreek Hill was ranked 22nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.
2021: NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2021, Tyreek Hill was ranked 15th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.
March 2023: Birth of Hill's son with Camille Valmon
In March 2023, Tyreek Hill's son with Camille Valmon was born.
June 18, 2023: Hill investigated for alleged assault
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.
August 2023: NFL will not punish Hill for assault incident
In August 2023, the NFL announced that they would not be punishing Tyreek Hill for the assault incident.
November 2023: Hill marries Keeta Vaccaro
In November 2023, Tyreek Hill married Keeta Vaccaro, the sister of retired safety Kenny Vaccaro.
December 2023: Paternity lawsuits filed against Hill
In December 2023, separate paternity lawsuits for child support were filed against Tyreek Hill by Brittany Lackner and Kimberly Kaylee Baker, both of whom had given birth to Hill's children in 2023.
January 3, 2024: Fire at Hill's residence
On January 3, 2024, a fire broke out at Tyreek Hill's residence in Southwest Ranches, Florida. The fire was caused by a child playing with a cigarette lighter.
February 2024: Hill reaches settlement with Brittany Lackner
In February 2024, Tyreek Hill reached a confidential settlement with Brittany Lackner and confirmed he was the father of her son.
February 23, 2024: Sophie Hall files lawsuit against Hill
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: Hill announces he is expecting a baby girl
In July 2024, Tyreek Hill announced that he and his wife Keeta Vaccaro are expecting a baby girl. This will be the couple's first child together.
July 2024: Hill confirmed as father of Kimberly Kaylee Baker's daughter
In July 2024, a Broward County judge ruled that Tyreek Hill was the father of Kimberly Kaylee Baker's daughter, Trae Love Hill.
