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Taysom Hill Biography: Taysom Shawn Hill is an American football tight end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He played college football at BYU and joined the Saints in 2017 as an undrafted free agent. He was born on August 23, 1990, in Pocatello, Idaho, his parents are Doug Hill and Natali Hill, and he has three siblings named Dexter, Jordan, and Celeste. He is currently married to Emily Nixon since 2014 and they have a son named Beau Nixon Hill. In addition to Football, Hill in his youth also practiced basketball and track while studying at Highland Highschool from which he graduated in 2009. Get more information about the National Football League player’s lifestyle, net worth, Wife, siblings, parents, and more about their family. Also, check out the professional career achievement/ records information. You can also follow Hill on various social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. All the social media handle links are provided here.
Taysom’s Education, Professional Career, Stats, Achievements
Taysom Hill studied at Brigham Young University from 2012 to 2016 where he practiced college football, had a good sports career, and appeared in the 2017 NFL draft, but was not selected by any team, however, that same year on May 5 was signed as a free agent by the Green Bay Packers, with this team he played three preseason games, scoring two touchdowns and completing 14 of 20 passes, but was released in September 2017 during the team’s roster cut. However, he was quickly signed by the New Orleans Saints, earning his official debut in an NFL game on December 3, 2017, against the Carolina Panthers, playing a fair game and scoring two tackles against the Panther’ Kick Returner Fozzy Whittaker.
In 2018 Taysom was listed as the third line quarterback, but, due to his versatility in the game, he was used for different positions and strategies during that season, this characteristic earned him the nickname “The Human Swiss Army Knife” for his ability to adapt and resolve in any situation. Hill finished the season with 37 carries for 196 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, three receptions for four yards and passes for 64 yards, and an interception. Additionally, he had 14 kickoff returns for 348 net yards for an average of 24.86.
| Name | Taysom Hill |
| Nationality | American |
| Parents name | Doug Hill and Natali Hill |
| Siblings | Dexter Hill, Celeste Hill, Jordan Hill |
| Wife | Emily Nixon |
| Baby Name | Beau Nixon Hill (Boy) |
| Age | 31 year |
| Date of Birth | 23 August 1990 |
| Birthplace | Pocatello, Idaho, United States |
| High School | Highland (Pocatello, Idaho) |
| College/ University Name | Brigham Young University (BYU) ( 2012 – 2016) |
| Sport Name | National Football League Player |
| Current team name | New Orleans Saints |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Positions | Quarterback |
| Draft Class Profile | 2017, undrafted, signed by Packers |
| Net Worth | $50 million (2022) |
| record as starter | 20-6 |
| Awards & Achievements | All-Idaho player of the year, Gatorade high school Idaho player of the year, First Team All-State selection, and All-Region and All-Conference Player of the Year awards. |
In March 2020, the Saints placed a first-round restricted free agent offer on Hill worth $4.641 million, and on April 26 of that same year, Hill re-signed a two-year contract worth $16.3 million with his team, leaving his total earnings at around $21 million. He is currently 31 years old and has more than a decade of professional career, maintaining his versatile style, playing in the 5 main offensive positions and on both sides of the ball.
Taysom Hill College Stats
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| Year | School | Conf | Class | Pos | G | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Y/A | AY/A | TD | Int | Rate |
| *2012 | Brigham Young | Ind | FR | QB | 6 | 42 | 71 | 59.2 | 425 | 6.0 | 5.8 | 4 | 2 | 122.4 |
| *2013 | Brigham Young | Ind | SO | QB | 13 | 236 | 438 | 53.9 | 2938 | 6.7 | 6.1 | 19 | 14 | 118.1 |
| *2014 | Brigham Young | Ind | JR | QB | 5 | 88 | 132 | 66.7 | 975 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7 | 3 | 141.7 |
| *2015 | Brigham Young | Ind | SR | QB | 1 | 21 | 34 | 61.8 | 268 | 7.9 | 7.1 | 1 | 1 | 131.8 |
| *2016 | Brigham Young | Ind | SR | QB | 12 | 222 | 372 | 59.7 | 2323 | 6.2 | 5.6 | 12 | 11 | 116.9 |
| Career | Brigham Young | 609 | 1047 | 58.2 | 6929 | 6.6 | 6.1 | 43 | 31 | 121.4 | ||||
Taysom Hill Career Stats
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Years
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Team name
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completion %
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Passing Yard
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Passing Touchdowns
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INT
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Rating
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2021
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Saints
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58.2
|
978
|
4
|
5
|
75.4
|
|
2020
|
Saints
|
72.7
|
928
|
4
|
2
|
98.8
|
|
2019
|
Saints
|
50.0
|
55
|
0
|
0
|
81.9
|
|
2018
|
Saints
|
42.9
|
64
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0
|
1
|
36.3
|
|
2017
|
Saints
|
–
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–
|
–
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–
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–
|
|
Career
|
64.2
|
2,025
|
8
|
8
|
84.6
|
Taysom Hill Net Worth and Salary
According to information and reports, Hill has a net worth valued at $2.5 million, this being mainly taken from his salary and endorsements as a professional football player. Hill signed a 4-year contract with the New Orleans Saints worth $40 million, which includes a signing bonus of $2.225 million and a guaranteed salary of $22.5 million, although this contract has the peculiarity of being a “hybrid contract”. So, if at any point in this time he manages to earn the top Quarter Back job, the Saints will add an extra $55 million to his contract which would consequently increase his net worth.
Taysom Hill Contact Details:
- Instagram Profile: @ts_hill
- Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100045283399550
- Twitter Profile: @t_hill4