Saints TE Taysom Hill Runs In Second Touchdown Against Browns
Nov 17, 2024, 1:55 PM
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 17: Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints rushes for 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 broke multiple tackles on his way to the end zone for his second touchdown of the day.
Hill took a direct snap and called his own number as he rumbled forward for six.
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— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) November 17, 2024
In the first quarter, Hill also took a direct snap for a rushing touchdown.
The play was a read option and Hill faked the handoff before taking it to the right pylon.
But there was no trickery on touchdown number two.
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— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) November 17, 2024
The two-touchdown performance is the second for Hill this season.
In week four, Hill ran in touchdowns on back-to-back drives against the Falcons.
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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.
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— 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 43 touchdowns during his NFL career.
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