Saints TE Taysom Hill Takes In Read Option TD Against Cleveland Browns
Nov 17, 2024, 11:37 AM | Updated: 1:55 pm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 17: Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Caesars Superdome on November 17, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS – Former BYU quarterback Taysom Hill ran in a touchdown early in week 11 off a read option with Saints star RB Alvin Kamara.
Hill took a direct snap, faked the handoff, and took it straight to the right pylon.
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Former @BYUfootball QB @T_Hill4 takes in the read option TD! 🫡#LocalsInTheNFL #Saints #BYUFootball #NFL @kslsports
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) November 17, 2024
Hill still has yet to post a receiving touchdown in 2024 but he has made up for it on the ground with four rushing scores.
New Orleans got the former Cougar involved early and often against the Browns.
On the Saints’ first two drives, Hill had one carry for 10 yards, five receptions for 24 yards, and one complete pass for 18 yards.
The stop. The score. Saints up 7-0 pic.twitter.com/FypTAzfvaC
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 17, 2024
The rushing TD was Hill’s 13th and his 42nd career touchdown.
He moved into ninth all-time for Saints touchdowns on the play.
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 42 touchdowns during his NFL career.
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