Saints TE Taysom Hill Takes Direct Snap, Powers In Rushing Touchdown
Nov 3, 2024, 12:21 PM | Updated: 1:30 pm
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 03: Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints is tackled by Demani Richardson #36 of the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
(Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Former BYU quarterback Taysom Hill powered in a lead-taking touchdown in the second quarter against the Panthers on Sunday.
After missing four games with various injuries, Hill found the end zone for the first time since returning to the lineup in week nine.
Former @BYUfootball QB @T_Hill4 powers in his third rushing TD of the season! 💪#LocalsInTheNFL #Saints #BYUFootball #NFL @kslsports
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) November 3, 2024
Set up just outside the five-yard line, Hill took a direct snap and took it to the left for six.
In week two, Hill bruised his lung against the Cowboys which forced him to miss two weeks.
Shortly after returning, he suffered a rib injury on the opposite side of his previous injury. Hill returned last week and recorded four rushes and four receptions for 41 scrimmage yards.
Taysom Hill cannot be stopped#Saints | @OchsnerHealth pic.twitter.com/E4G2FiIFNY
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 3, 2024
The score gave Hill his 30th career rushing touchdown.
The BYU product is 10th all-time for Saints touchdowns and fifth all-time for Saints rushing touchdowns.
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About Taysom Hill
Prior to his NFL career, the Idaho native was a quarterback at BYU. Hill played for the Cougars from 2012-16.
During his college career, Hill threw for 6,929 yards, 43 touchdowns, and 31 interceptions. He ran for 2,815 yards and 32 touchdowns.
After going undrafted, Hill signed a free-agent deal with the Green Bay Packers. Before the regular season, Hill was waived by the Packers and picked up by the Saints. Since then, Hill has become a key piece of New Orleans’ offense.
Celebrate the TaysomTD 😀@BudLight | #EasyToCelebrate pic.twitter.com/A4YaZlunLh
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) August 19, 2024
During his NFL career, Hill has played multiple positions, including quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end.
Last season, Hill was 6/11 passing for 83 yards and a touchdown. He also hauled in 33 receptions for 291 yards and two touchdowns. Hill ran for 401 yards and four touchdowns in 2023.
He’s scored 40 touchdowns during his NFL career.
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