Saints TE Taysom Hill makes a direct grab and scores a touchdown

CHARLOTTE, NC – Former BYU quarterback Taysom Hill scored a touchdown to take the lead in the second quarter against the Panthers on Sunday.

After missing four games due to various injuries, Hill reached 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

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– Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) November 3, 2024

Hill was lined up just outside the five-yard line, took a direct snap and moved it to the left for six.

In the second week against the Cowboys, Hill injured his lung, which forced him out for two weeks.

Shortly after his return, 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 is unstoppable#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 ranks 10th all-time for Saints touchdowns and fifth all-time for Saints rushing touchdowns.

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About Taysom Hill

Before his NFL career, the Idaho native was a quarterback at BYU. Hill played for the Cougars from 2012 to 2016.

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 contract with the Green Bay Packers. Before the regular season, Hill was released by the Packers and acquired by the Saints. Since then, Hill has become a key figure in New Orleans' offense.

Celebrate the TaysomTD 😀@BudLight | #EasyToCelebrate pic.twitter.com/A4YaZlunLh

– New Orleans Saints (@Saints) August 19, 2024

During his NFL career, Hill 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 had 33 receptions for 291 yards and two touchdowns. Hill ran for 401 yards and four touchdowns in 2023.

He scored 40 touchdowns during his NFL career.

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Chandler Holt is co-host of the Jazz Notes Podcasta Locals In The NFL Insider and Digital Sports Producer for KSLSports.com. Follow Chandler on X for Utah Jazz and Locals In The NFL updates.

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