Hill went undrafted in the 2017 NFL Draft, but signed with the Green Bay Packers as a free agent on May 5. He appeared in three preseason games with them, completing 14 of 20 passes, throwing for two touchdowns and rushing for another, before being waived on September 2, 2017.
Hill is a rare athlete at 6-foot-2, 221 pounds who reportedly ran the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds at BYU's pro day in 2017. Teammates and coaches marvel at his weight room prowess. Apparently coaches in college told him he wasn't allowed to squat more than 700 pounds.
Saints utility player Taysom Hill and tight end Josh Hill, who are unrelated, grew up 25 miles apart in southern Idaho — Taysom in Pocatello, Josh in Blackfoot.
Taysom Hill Will Leave Saints for 'Right Opportunity' As Franchise QB.
Hill got a late start to his college career at BYU, thanks to a two-year church mission with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Australia after he was named the 5-A All-Idaho Player of the Year at Pocatello's Highland High School.
Where did Taysom Hill come from?
Pocatello, Idaho, United States
Saints' Taysom Hill throws 50-yard pass, catches 20-yard TD vs. Vikings. NEW ORLEANS -- Drew Brees may have been the hottest quarterback in the NFL heading into the playoffs, but third-string QB Taysom Hill has been the New Orleans Saints' go-to guy in Sunday's wild-card game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Regular season
| Season(s) | Quarterback(s) |
|---|
| 2016 | Drew Brees (16) |
| 2017 | Drew Brees (16) |
| 2018 | Drew Brees (15) / Teddy Bridgewater (1) |
| 2019 | Drew Brees (11) / Teddy Bridgewater (5) |
The 10 fastest players in NFL Combine history
- Zedrick Woods, S, Ole Miss, 4.29 (2019)
- Fabian Washington, CB, Nebraska, 4.29 (2005)
- J.J.
- Jalen Myrick, CB, Minnesota, 4.28 (2017)
- Jacoby Ford, WR, Clemson, 4.28 (2010)
- Champ Bailey, ATH, Georgia, 4.28 (1999)
- Marquise Goodwin, WR, Texas, 4.27 (2013)
- Dri Archer, RB, Kent State, 4.26 (2014)
Getty Lamar Jackson is one of the fastest quarterbacks in the NFL. Jackson was second only to cornerback Jaire Alexander's 4.32 on the Louisville team, which is a rarity for a quarterback to run faster than the skill position players.
Full Rankings
| Rank | Team | QB |
|---|
| 1 | Marcus Mariota | 4.5 |
| 2 | Tyrod Taylor | 4.61 |
| 3 | Russell Wilson | 4.63 |
| 4 | Geno Smith | 4.63 |
University of Washington wide receiver John Ross runs the 40-yard dash with a record-breaking time of 4.22 seconds, besting Chris Johnson's 4.24 time.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill activates his afterburners on a 43-yard rush.
The 20 Richest NFL Quarterbacks of All-Time
- Ben Roethlisberger – $70 million.
- Joe Montana – $80 million.
- Eli Manning – $115 million.
- Brett Favre – $100 million.
- Tom Brady – $180 million.
- John Elway – $145 million.
- Peyton Manning – $200 million.
- Roger Staubach – $600 million.
17 NFL Players Who Make Surprisingly Low Salaries
- Alfred Morris (running back, Washington Redskins): $510,000.
- Russell Wilson (quarterback, Seattle Seahawks): $526,000.
- Richard Sherman (cornerback, Seattle Seahawks): $550,000.
- Rob Gronkowski (tight end, New England Patriots): $630,000*
- Tim Tebow (quarterback, New England Patriots): $630,000.
NFL players with less than one year of experience earn a minimum salary of $495,000. That total will increase to $510,000 in 2020. Top quarterbacks in the XFL will make more than the current NFL minimum, according to Yahoo Sports.
Estimates from Celebrity Net Worth put Brees' net worth at $100 Million.
While some NFL waterboys make a salary of about $53,000 year, most are unpaid or stipend interns. Annual pay for an NFL waterboy will vary depending on experience and specific football team. Getting a job as a waterboy is easier with high school or college athletic experience.
It wants to change football. NFL players with less than one year of experience earn a minimum salary of $495,000. That total will increase to $510,000 in 2020.
Future NFL Referee Pay
Based on the new contract between the NFL and the NFLRA signed in September 2012, NFL referees will earn an average of $173,000 in 2013, and move up to an average of $205,000 by 2019.Brady is one of the NFL's best bargains; his $15 million-per-year average salary barely ranks among the 20 highest-paid quarterbacks.
