{"id":288514,"date":"2025-01-07T15:27:43","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T12:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/?p=288514"},"modified":"2025-01-07T15:27:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T12:27:43","slug":"taysom-hill-siblings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/taysom-hill-siblings\/","title":{"rendered":"Taysom Hill Siblings: Getting to Know Dexter and Jordan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Taysom Shawn Hill, born August 23, 1990, is an American professional football player for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL.<\/p>\n<p>Known as &#8220;the Human Swiss Army Knife,&#8221; he has played various positions, primarily tight end and previously quarterback.<\/p>\n<p>Hill has achieved notable statistics, including 12 touchdown passes, 27 rushing touchdowns, and 12 receiving touchdowns, making him one of the few players in NFL history with such versatility.<\/p>\n<p>He signed a four-year contract extension worth $40 million in 2021, becoming a key player for the Saints.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor: pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/taysom-hill-siblings\/#Siblings\" title=\"Siblings\">Siblings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/taysom-hill-siblings\/#College_Career_at_BYU\" title=\"College Career at BYU\">College Career at BYU<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/taysom-hill-siblings\/#NFL_career\" title=\"NFL career\">NFL career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/taysom-hill-siblings\/#Accolades\" title=\"Accolades\">Accolades<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Siblings\"><\/span>Siblings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Taysom has two older brothers, Dexter and Jordan.<\/p>\n<p>Dexter, a former football player, tragically passed away in 2016, which deeply affected Taysom and his family.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan played as a linebacker at Arizona State University, contributing to the family&#8217;s athletic legacy.<\/p>\n<p>Taysom often honors his late brother by wearing his jersey number, &#8220;7,&#8221; and emphasizes the importance of family in his life.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"College_Career_at_BYU\"><\/span>College Career at BYU<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hill began his college football journey at Brigham Young University (BYU) in 2012, where he initially served as a backup quarterback.<\/p>\n<p>In his freshman year, he played in 11 games and made a significant impact, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Hill became the starter in his sophomore year but faced a setback when he suffered a season-ending injury after just seven games.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this challenge, he demonstrated his potential by throwing for 1,344 yards and rushing for 463 yards with 10 total touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>Hill had a breakout season in 2014, where he threw for 2,583 yards and rushed for an impressive 1,119 yards.<\/p>\n<p>He scored a total of 19 touchdowns that year, leading BYU to a successful season.<\/p>\n<p>However, injuries continued to plague him during his junior year, limiting him to just six games.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this, he still managed to throw for 1,059 yards and rush for 603 yards.<\/p>\n<p>In his final year at BYU in 2016, Hill returned to form and played in 12 games, throwing for 2,058 yards and rushing for another 603 yards.<\/p>\n<p>By the end of his college career, he had established himself as one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in BYU history, known for his leadership and resilience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/noah-gray-siblings\/\">Noah Gray Siblings: Getting to Know Asher and Hannah<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NFL_career\"><\/span>NFL career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After going undrafted in the 2017 NFL Draft, Hill signed with the Green Bay Packers.<\/p>\n<p>However, he was released during final roster cuts before the season began.<\/p>\n<p>Shortly thereafter, in November 2017, Hill joined the New Orleans Saints practice squad.<\/p>\n<p>His athleticism and versatility quickly caught the attention of coaches, leading to his integration into the team&#8217;s offensive schemes.<\/p>\n<p>Hill is particularly known for his ability to play multiple positions.<\/p>\n<p>While primarily serving as a backup quarterback to Drew Brees and later Jameis Winston, he has also played as a tight end and made significant contributions on special teams.<\/p>\n<p>During the 2020 season, when Drew Brees was sidelined due to injury, Hill stepped into the starting quarterback role for four games.<\/p>\n<p>He won all four starts and showcased his capability to lead the team effectively.<\/p>\n<p>In April 2021, Hill signed a four-year contract extension worth $40 million with the Saints, reflecting the organization\u2019s confidence in his skills and versatility.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accolades\"><\/span>Accolades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hill has received numerous accolades throughout his football career, both in college and the NFL.<\/p>\n<p>During his time at Brigham Young University (BYU), he was recognized as a Manning Award Player of the Week for his outstanding performance against Boise State in 2013, where he threw for 339 yards and rushed for 69 yards with four total touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>Hill was also a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy in 2016, awarded to the nation&#8217;s best scholar-athlete, which included an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship.<\/p>\n<p>He holds several BYU records, including rushing yards (2,584) and rushing touchdowns (29) by a quarterback, and is the only quarterback in school history with over 4,000 passing yards and 2,000 rushing yards.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, he was named Independent Offensive Player of the Year by College Sports Madness in 2013 and earned multiple honors such as being on the Davey O&#8217;Brien and Walter Camp Award watch lists.<\/p>\n<p>In recognition of his leadership and performance, Hill received the Distinguished American Award from the National Football Foundation in 2020.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taysom Shawn Hill, born August 23, 1990, is an American professional football player for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL. 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