Taysom Shawn Hill is an NFL quarterback and utility player currently playing for the New Orleans Saints. Shawn is known as The Human Swiss Army Knife by most of his teammates. Keep reading to discover Taysom Hill Wife Emily Nixon: What We Know About Them
Taysom weighs 100 kg and is 1.88 m tall. Taysom's horoscope is Virgo while his Chinese zodiac sign is the Horse. Hill is a Christian and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. His jersey number is 7 in honor of his brother Dexter.
Taysom was born on 23 August 1990 in Pocatello, Idaho, United States. Hill is currently 30 years old. Taysom's parents are Doug and Natalie Hill. He also has 3 siblings, Jordan, Dexter, and Celeste. Hill was named after Taysom Rotary Park located in his hometown. Taysom lost his brother Dexter in March 2016. Dexter was Taysom's role model since he had groomed him as a footballer. Dexter played at Scottdale Community College.
Taysom Hill Education
Taysom went to Highland High School where he graduated in 2009. He participated in football and track for which he received several awards including the All-Idaho Player of the Year, Gatorade High School Player of the Year, First Team All-State selection, and All-Region and All-Conference Player of the Year accolades.
Taysom competed in the 200 meters and the long jump in track. He won the long jump event at the 2009 5A Regional Meet while he was a senior in high school. He then proceeded to Brigham Young University though he had received offers from other universities. His capacity to perform his best was limited as he suffered several injuries throughout his college career. Taysom's impressive game plan enabled him to sign with the Green Bay Packers as a free agent on May 5 though he missed the 2017 NFL Draft due to his injuries which prevented him from being scouted. He was later drafted by New Orleans Saints.
Taysom Hill Relationship Status
Taysom Hill is married to his long-term girlfriend now his wife Emily Nixon. Taysom Hill is termed as disciplined and respectful hence he hasn't been associated with any controversial rumors. Information about his past relationships has not been publicized.
It's not clear how or when Taysom and Emily met but what's for sure is their ever-growing love for each other. The two dated for more than a year before they got married on April 12, 2014, in Salt Lake Temple in Utah. Their wedding was a private ceremony attended by only close friends and family members. Taysom first opened up about his relationship with Emily through an Instagram post in November 2013. The two have been going strong in their marriage and do not have plans of calling it quits anytime soon.
Taysom And His Wife Emily
Taysom Hill Wife Emily Nixon
Emily Nixon was born on July 20 1992 in College Station Texas. Her parents are Laura Newman Nixon and Clair Nixon. Emily has 10 siblings and she is one of the 10th children of her parents.
Taysom's wife went to Brigham Young University. One of her brothers is a former BYU and NFL linebacker David Nixon. Taysom's wife is a former Financial Analyst at McColee Partners /Snappower.
Emily also worked as a Corporate Finance Intern at Nu Skin Enterprise. She currently works as an accountant at Chatbooks. Emily has always been very encouraging of her husband's career, and she can often be seen at his matches cheering him on.
Emily Nixon
Taysom Hill Kids
Taysom and his wife welcomed their first child a son on 22 August 2020. He was given the name Beau Nixon Hill. Beau was born on Saturday afternoon.
Taysom Hill Random Facts
Taysom received offers from the University of Arizona, Boise State University, Oregon State University, Washington State University, University of Utah, Stanford University, and Brigham Young University. Hill's head coach is known as Jim Harbaugh. Taysom undertook a two-year mission with his church before the start of his college career. He suffered a knee injury and a fractured leg while playing against Utah. Hill suffered a lisfranc fracture in his 2015 season.
Taysom Hill Net Worth
Taysom's net worth is approximately 1.5 million US dollars. Taysom signed a contract worth 4.641 million US dollars with the Saints as a free agent in March 2020. In April of the same year, he re-signed a two-year deal with the Saints worth 16.3 million US dollars. This contract would last till the end of the 2021 season. He received a signing bonus of 8 million US dollars and an annual salary of 16.3 million US dollars.
