Tyreek Hill is arguably the most electrifying player in the NFL, showcasing the ability to break away from defenders and catch a long touchdown in every game. Hill is more than a big-play threat, ranking amongst the league leaders in catches (75), yards (855) and touchdowns (eight) -- all of which are top five in the league.
Hill has been a dominant player since he was a fifth-round pick by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2016, notching five Pro Bowls and three first-team All-Pro selections in five seasons. He even earned a spot on the 2010s All-Decade Team despite playing just four years in the decade, showcasing the impact he's made on the league in a short amount of time.
Hill has 443 receptions for 6,246 receiving yards and 55 receiving touchdowns in 84 career games, already off to one of the best starts for a wide receiver in league history. In this week's "By The Numbers," let's take a look at where Hill stacks up with the all-time greats.
Most scrimmage yards -- first 84 games
- Julio Jones -- 8,071
- Randy Moss -- 7,329
- A.J. Green -- 7,160
- Torry Holt -- 7,149
- Odell Beckham Jr. -- 7,104
- Antonio Brown -- 6,955
- Anquan Boldin -- 6,952
- Tyreek Hill -- 6,930
- Calvin Johnson -- 6,806
- Mike Evans -- 6,765
Most scrimmage touchdowns -- first 84 games
- Jerry Rice -- 80
- Randy Moss -- 64
- Tyreek Hill -- 61
- Marvin Harrison -- 57
- Terrell Owens -- 54
Most 25+ yard receptions -- first 84 games
- Randy Moss -- 85
- Tyreek Hill -- 73
- Julio Jones -- 73
- Calvin Johnson -- 64
- Isaac Bruce -- 63
- Stats tracked since 1991 (Jerry Rice and Tim Brown omitted)
Hill being in the conversation of Hall of Famers after five-and-a-half seasons is an impressive accomplishment, showcasing how dynamic of a player he's been since entering the league. In his rookie season (2016), Hill became the first player to record a rushing touchdown, a receiving touchdown and a kick return touchdown in a single game since Gale Sayers accomplished the feat against the Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 17, 1965.
Hill's big-play ability carried over into his sophomore campaign, notching his fifth-straight regular season game with a play of 60 or more yards to become the first player in NFL history to accomplish the feat. He's led the NFL in yards per touch twice and is still the league's active leader in yards per punt return (11.7) -- even though he's only recorded two punt returns over the last three seasons.
Not only has Hill been in the company of the all-time greats, he's one of the best playmakers in the game today.
Most touchdowns -- since start of 2016
- Todd Gurley -- 69
- Derrick Henry -- 68
- Tyreek Hill -- 66
- Alvin Kamara -- 66
- Ezekiel Elliott -- 64
Most yards from scrimmage -- since start of 2016
- Ezekiel Elliott -- 9,172
- Derrick Henry -- 7,643
- Melvin Gordon -- 7,107
- Julio Jones -- 7,055
- Todd Gurley -- 7,042
- Alvin Kamara -- 7,004
- DeAndre Hopkins -- 6,974
- Tyreek Hill -- 6,930
Most receiving yards -- since start of 2016
- Julio Jones -- 7,031
- DeAndre Hopkins -- 6,962
- Travis Kelce -- 6,891
- Mike Evans -- 6,615
- Davante Adams -- 6,503
- Tyreek Hill -- 6,246
Most receiving touchdowns -- since start of 2016
- Davante Adams -- 61
- Mike Evans -- 55
- Tyreek Hill -- 55
- DeAndre Hopkins -- 48
- Antonio Brown -- 45
- Adam Thielen -- 45
Not only has Hill found himself in the conversation of best wide receivers in the NFL -- he's one of the best players in the league. Of the top five players in total touchdowns since 2016 (Hill's rookie year), Hill is the only wide receiver on the list. Hill is one of three wide receivers in the top eight in yards from scrimmage, behind established veterans such as Julio Jones and DeAndre Hopkins. (Jones entered the league in 2011 and Hopkins in 2013.)
Hill needs 775 yards from scrimmage over the final eight games to enter the top five amongst wide receivers after six seasons, joining Randy Moss (8,534), Torry Holt (8,211), Jerry Rice (8,155), and Calvin Johnson (8,003). Julio Jones is fifth with 7,704 yards. He needs eight touchdowns to pass Marvin Harrison (62) and go into the top five for most receiving touchdowns after six seasons. Hill needs 833 receiving yards to crack the top 10 for the most receiving yards after six seasons (Harrison is 10th with 7,078).
Finally, let's take a look at Hill's big-play ability through the first 84 games of his career.
Most 40+ yard touchdowns -- since start of 2016
- Tyreek Hill -- 21
- Tyler Lockett -- 10
- Robby Anderson --10
- Amari Cooper -- 10
- DeSean Jackson -- 10
- Tyrell Williams -- 10
Most 50+ yard touchdowns -- since start of 2016
- Tyreek Hill -- 13
- DeSean Jackson -- 9
- A.J. Brown -- 7
- Amari Cooper -- 7
- Tyler Lockett -- 7
Hill is clearly the top big-play receiver of his era, already entering the conversation amongst the all-time greats. He's already tied for sixth all-time in 40-plus yard scores with Mel Gray, Homer Jones, and Del Shofner (21) for players before they turned 28 and one behind DeSean Jackson for fifth on the all-time list (22). Lance Alworth has 34 scores of 40-plus yards before turning 28, the most in league history (Hill doesn't turn 28 until March 1).
Hill is tied for 23rd all-time in touchdowns of 40-plus yards, just seven behind Stanley Morgan and Mel Gray from entering the top 10 (28). Jerry Rice has the most 40-plus-yard scores with 54 and the most 50-plus-yard scores with 36 (Hill has 13 of the latter, good for a tie for 30th on the all-time list).
Hill may not even be at the prime of his career, so more 40-plus-yard touchdowns are coming. He already has two 40-plus-yard scores this year with eight games to play after having five in 2020.
Establishing a legacy as one of the top big-play receivers to ever grace the field, there's no telling what's in store for Hill over the next several seasons.
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