Tyreek Hill's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Tyreek Hill.

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.

Sections (6)

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

1965: Gale Sayers' Performance

In 1965, Gale Sayers of the Chicago Bears had a kick return for a touchdown, a rushing touchdown, and a receiving touchdown in a single game, a feat matched by Tyreek Hill in 2016.

1985: Roy Martin's High School Record

In 1985, Roy Martin set the national high school record in the 200m sprint.

2006: Reference to Lee Evans' Record in 2006

In Week 12 of the 2020 season, Tyreek Hill became the first player since Lee Evans in 2006 to record at least 200 receiving yards in a single quarter.

2009: Ramil Guliyev's 200m Sprint

In 2009, Ramil Guliyev recorded a time of 20.04 seconds in the 200-meter sprint.

2012: All-American Track and Field Selection

In 2012, Tyreek Hill was a USA Today All-American track and field selection and Track and Field News "High School Athlete of the Year".

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.

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: Named to PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team

In 2016, Tyreek Hill was named to the PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team on special teams.

January 6, 2017: First-Team All-Pro

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

2018: Ranked 40th on NFL Top 100 Players

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

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.

2019: Ranked 19th on NFL Top 100 Players

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

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.

2020: Ranked 22nd on NFL Top 100 Players

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

2021: NFL Top 100 Players of 2021 Ranking

In 2020 season, Tyreek Hill was ranked 15th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021.

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.

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.