Tyreek Hill facts for kids
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Hill with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||||||||
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| Born: | March 1, 1994 Douglas, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 191 lb (87 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Coffee (Douglas) | ||||||||||||||
| College: | Garden City (2012–2013) Oklahoma State (2014) West Alabama (2015) |
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| NFL Draft: | 2016 / Round: 5 / Pick: 165 | ||||||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Free agent | ||||||||||||||
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| Gold | 2012 Barcelona | 4×100 m relay |
| Bronze | 2012 Barcelona | 200 m |
Tyreek Hill (born March 1, 1994) is an American professional football wide receiver. He is famous for his incredible speed, which earned him the nickname "Cheetah." He played college football for the Garden City Broncbusters, Oklahoma State Cowboys, and West Alabama Tigers. The Kansas City Chiefs selected him in the 2016 NFL draft. He most recently played for the Miami Dolphins.
Hill started his career mainly as a return specialist. He later became a top wide receiver. He was chosen for the Pro Bowl in each of his first eight seasons. He won Super Bowl LIV with the Chiefs. He was also named to the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team. Hill later joined the Miami Dolphins. There, he led the league in receiving yards and touchdowns in 2023. He was released by the Dolphins in February 2026 after a serious knee injury.
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Early Life and High School
Tyreek Hill was born on March 1, 1994, in Douglas, Georgia. He went to Coffee High School. There, he was a star in both football and track and field. In 2012, he won state championships in the 100-meter and 200-meter races.
Hill was recognized as a top high school athlete in track and field. His personal best times were 10.19 seconds in the 100-meter sprint and 20.14 seconds in the 200-meter sprint. His 200-meter time was one of the fastest ever for a high school athlete.
College Football Journey
Playing for Garden City
Hill attended Garden City Community College in Kansas. He played football and ran track there. In 2013, he had a great season for the Garden City Broncbusters. He ran for 659 yards and scored five touchdowns. He also caught 67 passes for 532 receiving yards.
Time at Oklahoma State
After Garden City, Hill was a highly sought-after college recruit. He chose to play for Oklahoma State University. In his first game for the Cowboys in 2014, he caught six passes for 62 yards. He scored his first college touchdown against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. He also returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown against the Iowa State Cyclones.
Hill played his last game for Oklahoma State in December 2014. He helped them win against their rival, the Oklahoma Sooners. He returned a punt for a 92-yard touchdown in that game.
Leaving Oklahoma State
In December 2014, Tyreek Hill left the Oklahoma State football and track teams. This was due to personal conduct issues. In his one season at Oklahoma State, he gained 1,911 all-purpose yards and scored five touchdowns. He was a versatile player, excelling as a running back, wide receiver, and returner.
Playing for West Alabama
In September 2015, Hill enrolled at the University of West Alabama. He joined their football team. The coach, Brett Gilliland, decided to give Hill a chance after learning more about his situation.
At West Alabama, Hill continued to be a versatile player. He ran for 237 yards and one touchdown. He also caught 27 passes for 444 yards and a touchdown. He was also a strong punt and kick returner, scoring two touchdowns in each role.
Professional Football Career
Before the NFL Draft
Many people thought Hill might not be drafted into the NFL. This was due to his past off-field issues. He was not invited to the NFL Combine. However, he showed off his amazing speed and skills at West Alabama's Pro Day. Scouts were very impressed by his performance.
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 5 ft 8+1⁄8 in (1.73 m) |
185 lb (84 kg) |
30+1⁄2 in (0.77 m) |
8 in (0.20 m) |
4.29 s | 1.50 s | 2.51 s | 4.06 s | 6.53 s | 40.5 in (1.03 m) |
10 ft 9 in (3.28 m) |
13 reps | |
| All values from West Alabama Pro Day. | ||||||||||||
Kansas City Chiefs Years
2016: Rookie Season Success
The Kansas City Chiefs drafted Tyreek Hill in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He was the first player from West Alabama to be drafted in many years. The Chiefs faced some questions about drafting him due to his past. However, they had carefully reviewed his situation.
Hill signed a four-year contract with the Chiefs. He started his rookie season as a punt returner, kick returner, and wide receiver. In his first NFL game, he caught a nine-yard touchdown pass. During Week 12, he had an amazing game against the Denver Broncos. He returned a kickoff for a touchdown, ran for a touchdown, and caught a touchdown pass. He was the first player since 1965 to score touchdowns in three different ways in one game. His speed was recorded at 22.77 miles per hour, the fastest in the NFL that season.
Hill finished his rookie year with 61 catches for 593 yards and six receiving touchdowns. He also had three rushing touchdowns and three return touchdowns. He led the league in punt return yards. He was named to the 2017 Pro Bowl and was a first-team All-Pro as a punt returner.
2017: Becoming a Top Receiver
In 2017, Hill focused more on being a wide receiver. In the season opener, he had 133 receiving yards and a 75-yard touchdown against the New England Patriots. He also scored an 82-yard punt return touchdown against the Houston Texans. Later in the season, he had a career-high 185 receiving yards and two touchdowns against the New York Jets.
Hill finished his second season with 75 catches for 1,183 yards and seven touchdowns. He was named to his second Pro Bowl. The Chiefs made the playoffs that year.
2018: More Explosive Plays
The 2018 season started with a bang for Hill. In Week 1, he returned a punt 91 yards for a touchdown. He also had 169 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He had another game with three touchdowns against the Los Angeles Chargers. He continued to make big plays, including a 215-yard receiving game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Hill ended the season with 87 catches for 1,479 yards and 12 receiving touchdowns. He was among the league leaders in receiving yards and touchdowns. He earned his third Pro Bowl selection and was named first-team All-Pro.
2019: Super Bowl Champion
In April 2019, Hill was temporarily suspended from team activities. This was due to an investigation into personal matters. The NFL later announced he would not be disciplined. In September, he signed a three-year contract extension.
Hill injured his shoulder in the first game of the season. He returned in Week 6, catching two touchdowns. He continued to have strong performances, including 140 yards against the Minnesota Vikings. He finished the 2019 season with 58 catches for 860 yards and seven touchdowns. He earned his fourth Pro Bowl nomination.
The Chiefs had a great season, finishing 12–4. They won the AFC West and made it to Super Bowl LIV. In the Super Bowl, Hill caught nine passes for 105 yards. His crucial 44-yard catch helped the Chiefs come back to win 31–20 against the San Francisco 49ers.
2020: Another Super Bowl Appearance
Hill started the 2020 season by scoring a receiving touchdown in his first four games. In Week 12, he had a career-high 269 receiving yards and three touchdowns against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He became one of the few players to have over 200 receiving yards in a single quarter.
He finished the 2020 season with 87 catches for 1,276 yards and 15 receiving touchdowns. He also had two rushing touchdowns. He earned his fifth Pro Bowl selection and his third first-team All-Pro award. The Chiefs reached Super Bowl LV, but lost to the Buccaneers.
2021: Setting Franchise Records
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Hill had a strong start to the 2021 season. He had 11 catches for 197 yards and a touchdown in Week 1. In Week 4, he had 11 catches for 186 yards and three touchdowns. He broke the Chiefs' franchise record for receptions in a season, with 111 catches. He finished the season with 1,239 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. He earned his sixth Pro Bowl nomination.
In the playoffs, Hill continued to shine. He had 11 catches for 150 yards and a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in a thrilling overtime win. The Chiefs reached the AFC Championship game but lost to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Miami Dolphins Era
2022: Joining the Dolphins
On March 23, 2022, the Chiefs traded Hill to the Miami Dolphins. In return, the Chiefs received several draft picks. After the trade, Hill signed a four-year, $120 million contract. This made him one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL.
Hill made an immediate impact with the Dolphins. In Week 1, he caught eight passes for 94 yards. In Week 2, he had 11 catches for 190 yards and two touchdowns in a comeback win against the Baltimore Ravens. He had several other games with over 100 receiving yards. He earned his seventh Pro Bowl selection and his fourth first-team All-Pro honor.
Hill finished 2022 with career highs in catches (119) and receiving yards (1,710). He helped the Dolphins reach the playoffs.
2023: Leading the League
In Week 1 of 2023, Hill caught 11 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns. He continued his dominant performance throughout the season. In Week 3, he had 157 yards and a touchdown in a big win. By Week 8, he had already reached over 1,000 receiving yards, a very fast start to the season.
Hill finished the 2023 season with a Dolphins franchise record of 1,799 receiving yards. He also had 119 receptions and 13 receiving touchdowns. He led the NFL in receiving yards and tied for the league lead in receiving touchdowns. He earned Pro Bowl and First Team All-Pro honors again.
2024: A Challenging Season
Before his season debut in September 2024, Hill was involved in a minor incident with Miami police. He still played well against the Jaguars, catching seven passes for 130 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown. In Week 14, he had ten catches for 115 yards and a touchdown against the Jets.
The Dolphins finished the 2024 season with an 8–9 record and missed the playoffs. This was the first time in Hill's career that his team did not make the playoffs. He expressed some frustration with the team at the end of the season.
2025: Serious Injury and Release
Hill made his 2025 debut against the Indianapolis Colts. In Week 4, on September 29, 2025, Hill suffered a serious season-ending knee injury during a game against the New York Jets. He underwent major surgery for his knee. Doctors expected him to be able to play in the 2026 season.
He finished his 2025 season with 21 catches for 265 yards and one touchdown. On February 16, 2026, the Dolphins released Tyreek Hill.
Career Statistics
NFL
| Legend | |
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| Won the Super Bowl | |
| Led the league | |
| Bold | Career high |
Regular Season Performance
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Returning | Fumbles | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Tgt | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | |||||||
| 2016 | KC | 16 | 1 | 83 | 61 | 593 | 9.7 | 49 | 6 | 31 | 24 | 267 | 11.1 | 70T | 3 | 53 | 976 | 18.4 | 95T | 3 | 4 | 1 | |||||
| 2017 | KC | 15 | 13 | 105 | 75 | 1,183 | 15.8 | 79T | 7 | 40 | 17 | 59 | 3.5 | 16 | 0 | 25 | 204 | 8.2 | 82T | 1 | 2 | 0 | |||||
| 2018 | KC | 16 | 16 | 137 | 87 | 1,479 | 17.0 | 75T | 12 | 60 | 22 | 151 | 6.9 | 33 | 1 | 20 | 213 | 10.7 | 91T | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 2019 | KC | 12 | 12 | 89 | 58 | 860 | 14.8 | 57T | 7 | 39 | 8 | 23 | 2.9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 2020 | KC | 15 | 15 | 135 | 87 | 1,276 | 14.7 | 75T | 15 | 57 | 13 | 123 | 9.5 | 32T | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| 2021 | KC | 17 | 16 | 159 | 111 | 1,239 | 11.2 | 75T | 9 | 75 | 9 | 96 | 10.7 | 33 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 1 | |||||
| 2022 | MIA | 17 | 17 | 170 | 119 | 1,710 | 14.4 | 64 | 7 | 77 | 7 | 32 | 4.6 | 10 | 1 | 2 | −4 | −2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| 2023 | MIA | 16 | 16 | 171 | 119 | 1,799 | 15.1 | 78T | 13 | 83 | 6 | 15 | 2.5 | 14 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | |||||
| 2024 | MIA | 17 | 17 | 123 | 81 | 959 | 11.8 | 80T | 6 | 54 | 8 | 53 | 7.2 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 2025 | MIA | 4 | 4 | 29 | 21 | 265 | 12.6 | 47 | 1 | 17 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 145 | 127 | 1,201 | 819 | 11,363 | 13.9 | 80T | 83 | 533 | 114 | 819 | 6.6 | 70T | 7 | 106 | 1,439 | 13.6 | 95T | 5 | 11 | 3 | ||||||
Postseason Performance
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Returning | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Tgt | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2016 | KC | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | KC | 1 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 87 | 12.4 | 45 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | KC | 2 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 114 | 12.7 | 42 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 36T | 1 | 6 | −5 | −0.8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | KC | 3 | 3 | 27 | 17 | 213 | 12.5 | 44 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | KC | 3 | 3 | 31 | 24 | 355 | 14.8 | 71 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | KC | 3 | 3 | 28 | 23 | 285 | 12.4 | 64 | 3 | 12 | 1 | −2 | −2.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | MIA | 1 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 69 | 9.9 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 8 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | MIA | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 53 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 15 | 14 | 142 | 96 | 1,212 | 12.6 | 71 | 6 | 50 | 14 | 96 | 6.9 | 36T | 1 | 18 | 148 | 8.2 | 45 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
College Performance
| Year | Team | GP | Receiving | Rushing | Kick returns | Punt returns | ||||||||||||
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| Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | TD | |||
| 2012 | Garden City | 11 | 35 | 713 | 20.4 | 5 | 66 | 389 | 5.9 | 2 | 21 | 504 | 24.0 | 1 | 15 | 138 | 9.2 | 0 |
| 2013 | Garden City | 10 | 35 | 557 | 15.9 | 6 | 110 | 638 | 5.8 | 5 | 7 | 88 | 12.6 | 0 | 11 | 62 | 5.6 | 0 |
| 2014 | Oklahoma State | 12 | 31 | 281 | 9.1 | 1 | 102 | 534 | 5.2 | 1 | 30 | 740 | 24.7 | 2 | 27 | 256 | 9.5 | 1 |
| 2015 | West Alabama | 11 | 27 | 444 | 16.4 | 3 | 25 | 237 | 9.5 | 1 | 20 | 465 | 23.3 | 2 | 20 | 257 | 12.9 | 2 |
| Career | 44 | 128 | 1,995 | 15.6 | 15 | 303 | 1,798 | 5.9 | 9 | 78 | 1,797 | 23.0 | 5 | 73 | 713 | 9.8 | 3 | |
Career Highlights and Awards
Awards and Honors
- Super Bowl champion (LIV)
- 5× First-team All-Pro (2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023)
- Second-team All-Pro (2018)
- 8× Pro Bowl (2016–2023)
- NFL receiving yards leader (2023)
- NFL receiving touchdowns co-leader (2023)
- NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2016)
- Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year (2014)
- First-team All-Big 12 (2014)
Records Set
NFL records
- Only player to score a receiving, rushing, kickoff return, punt return, and fumble recovery touchdown
- Only player to score a touchdown of 50+ yards in 5 different ways
Chiefs franchise records
- Receptions in a season: 111 (2021)
- Receiving yards in a season: 1,479 (2018)
- Touchdown receptions in a season: 15 (2020, tied with Dwayne Bowe)
Dolphins franchise records
- Receptions in a season: 119 (2022 and 2023)
- Receiving yards in a season: 1,799 (2023)
Coaching Career
In 2020, Hill worked as an assistant coach for the football team at Lee's Summit North High School in Missouri.
Personal Life
Tyreek Hill was previously engaged to Crystal Espinal. They have three children together. In March 2023, his son with Camille Valmon was born.
Tyreek Hill married Keeta Vaccaro in November 2023. Keeta is the sister of retired football player Kenny Vaccaro. They welcomed a baby girl in 2024. The couple later separated in 2025.
In January 2024, there was a fire at Hill's home in Florida. The fire was caused by an accident.
See also
In Spanish: Tyreek Hill para niños
