What position does Taysom Hill play? Saints utility man dominates Browns with unique 3-touchdown game

Let's be honest — who had Taysom Hill scoring three touchdowns on their Week 11 bingo card?

The Saints offensive weapon exploded for a sensational performance on Sunday, helping New Orleans to a 35-14 win over the Browns. Hill accounted for a trio of the team's five scores, with all coming on the ground. 

Hill is known for his unique ability to contribute as a passer, rusher, and receiver. The Saints have utilized him in a number of ways since he joined the organization in 2017. His multi-faceted game was on full display at Caesar Superdome, helping New Orleans improve to 4-7 on the season and 2-0 with interim head coach Darren Rizzi at the helm. 

But what exactly is Hill's position? Here's more to know about the New Orleans player and his performance against the Browns. 

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What position does Taysom Hill play?

Hill is listed as a tight end on the Saints' official website. However, he is more than just a TE. 

The 34-year-old is the definition of a utility player in the NFL. He is the Saints' Swiss Army knife, called upon to sometimes catch the ball as a tight end, run the ball as a running back, or even throw the ball as a quarterback. 

Hill played QB at BYU from 2012-16, but even during his college days, he showed off his athleticism in the run game. When he was first signed by New Orleans, he was used on special teams, a role he still plays for the team. However, he now also acts as a runner, passer, and receiver. 

Taysom Hill stats vs. Browns

Football fans may never see another stat line like the one Hill put up in Week 11.

In total, Hill recorded 137 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns on seven carries, was 1-for-2 in the passing game with an 18-yard completion and an interception, caught eight passes for 50 yards, and to top it off, added 42 yards in the return game. 

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The Saints utility man became the first player since 1971 to finish a game with three rushing touchdowns, 50 receiving yards, and a pass completion.  

Per ESPN Research: Taysom Hill is the 1st player with three rushing TDs, 50 receiving Yds and 1 pass completion in a game since Ed Podolak in 1971 vs the Lions.

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All three of Hill's rushing touchdowns came out of the wildcat formation. He took the direct snaps from the center and used his patience to find the holes in the offensive line before taking off. 

His best play came with 2:26 left in the game. With New Orleans already up two touchdowns, he put the game out of reach with a sensational 75-yard run, finding the end zone to extend New Orleans' lead to 21 points. 

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Through seven games played in 2024, Hill is now up to 268 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns as a runner, and he has 18 receptions for 150 yards as a passer.