Tyreek Hill
Nicknamed 'Cheetah' for a reason, his blistering speed redefined the wide receiver position and terrorized NFL defenses.
Born 1994 (age 32)·American football player·Birthday: March 1·Millennials
Biography
Tyreek Hill's path to the NFL was unconventional, beginning at a small junior college before a dismissal from Oklahoma State led him to the University of West Alabama. Drafted in the fifth round by the Kansas City Chiefs due to off-field concerns, he immediately silenced critics with game-breaking speed. He became the league's most feared deep threat, a human highlight reel whose ability to score from anywhere on the field was central to the Chiefs' offensive identity and their Super Bowl LIV victory. Traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2022, he didn't just maintain his production; he shattered personal records, proving his talent was systemic and cementing his reputation as perhaps the fastest and most dynamic offensive weapon of his era.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Tyreek was born in 1994, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Tyreek Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Tyreek's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won Super Bowl LIV with the Kansas City Chiefs, contributing a pivotal touchdown in the comeback victory.
- Set the Miami Dolphins franchise record for receiving yards in a single season in 2022.
- Has been selected to the Pro Bowl every season of his career and is a multiple-time First-Team All-Pro.
Did You Know?
He ran a 4.29-second 40-yard dash at his NFL Pro Day, a time that solidified his draft stock despite other concerns.
In high school, he was a state champion in track and field in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes.
He briefly played running back and wide receiver during his rookie season with the Chiefs.
“Speed kills. You can't coach speed.”
