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Tyreek Hill

Tyreek Hill is an American professional football wide receiver known for his elite speed and playmaking ability.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Tyreek Hill is an American professional football wide receiver known for his elite speed and playmaking ability. He has been one of the NFL's most productive receivers and a multiple-time Pro Bowler.

What it is

Tyreek Hill was born on March 1, 1994, in Douglas, Georgia. He played college football at Garden City, Oklahoma State, and West Alabama before entering the NFL. Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, he quickly became known for his 4.29-second 40-yard dash and explosive playmaking.

Why it matters

Hill helped the Chiefs win Super Bowl LIV in the 2019 season and was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2022. He remains one of the league's top receivers, with 1,799 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns in 2023. His games and fantasy football value have a broad following in Canada.

Key details

Hill has been selected to multiple Pro Bowls and All-Pro teams. Career stats (as of latest available) include 819 receptions, 11,363 receiving yards, and 83 touchdowns. He signed a four-year contract with the Dolphins in 2022 worth $72.2 million guaranteed.

In short

  • Elite speed with 4.29-second 40-yard dash
  • Super Bowl LIV champion with Kansas City Chiefs
  • Traded to Miami Dolphins in 2022
  • Led NFL in receiving yards in 2023
Canadian angle

Tyreek Hill is relevant to Canadian readers as one of the NFL’s best-known wide receivers; his games, highlights, fantasy football value, and Super Bowl appearances have broad following in Canada.

Quick questions

How old is Tyreek Hill?
Tyreek Hill was born on March 1, 1994, which makes him 32 years old as of July 2026.
What team does Tyreek Hill play for?
He plays for the Miami Dolphins, where he is listed as a wide receiver.
What is Tyreek Hill's 40-yard dash time?
His commonly cited 40-yard dash time is 4.29 seconds.

Sources

  1. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tyreek-Hill
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, general biography, 2023 season accomplishments, and mention of off-field drama.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3116406/tyreek-hill
    Supports: Current team, birthdate, college, draft details, and career/season statistics.
  3. CBS Sports — https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2131163/tyreek-hill/
    Supports: Current team, age, and recent statistics.
  4. Pro Football Reference — https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HillTy00.htm
    Supports: Age, birth date, birthplace, and height.
  5. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyreek_Hill
    Supports: 40-yard dash time and basic career timeline including Dolphins team history.
  6. Sportskeeda — https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/tyreek-hill
    Supports: Contract extension figures and team history.