Former BYU QB Taysom Hill Takes Handoff, Pushes Forward For TD Against 49ers
Aug 19, 2024, 12:24 PM
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 18: Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints is congratulated by teammates after Hill scored a touchdown on a one-yard run against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of a preseason game at Levi's Stadium on August 18, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
(Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Former BYU quarterback Taysom Hill lined up at fullback and powered in a touchdown from the one-yard line in the New Orleans Saints preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
Hill finished with five carries for 21 yards and a touchdown in New Orleans’ second preseason game.
Touchdown Taysom!! 💪
📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/AC3ydUbLrd
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) August 19, 2024
Hill’s performance against San Francisco raises some questions about his role with the Saints in 2024.
Typically, Hill has been used as a quarterback and tight end dual threat in New Orleans. With the addition of QB Derek Carr in 2023, he saw his snaps under center take a big hit.
In the week two preseason game, Hill saw no snaps at QB and did not get any targets as a receiver. All of his touches came as a rusher.
Taysom Hill will always be good at everything 👀pic.twitter.com/jQbalbATjq
— SM Highlights (@SMHighlights1) August 19, 2024
With that said, preseason is the time for experimenting and seeing what each player on your roster is capable of.
Hill and the Saints will kick off their regular season against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 8.
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 49 touchdowns during his NFL career.
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