
#7 WR · Miami Dolphins
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'2"
Weight
221 lbs
Age
35
College
BYU
Draft
2016, Rd 5, #165
Experience
9 yrs
WR Rank
#15 / 295
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On the field, Tyreek Hill grades out as an excellent WR for Miami Dolphins (A- Performance). That places him 15th of 295 graded wide receivers. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it fairly priced (C+), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is sharply negative (F Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
| Year | Team | GP | Rec | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 145 | 819 | 11,363 | 83 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 4 | 21 | 265 | 1 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 17 | 81 | 959 | 6 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 16 |
| Season | Team | GP | Rec | Yds | TD | YPR | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ![]() | 4 | 21 | 265 | 1 | 12.6 | C- C- |
| 2024 | ![]() | 17 | 81 | 959 | 6 | 11.8 | C C |
| 2023 | ![]() | 16 | 119 | 1799 | 13 | 15.1 | A+ A+ |
| 2022 | ![]() | 17 | 119 | 1710 | 7 | 14.4 | B+ B+ |
| 2021 | ![]() | 17 | 111 | 1239 | 9 | 11.2 | B+ B+ |
| 2020 | ![]() | 15 | 87 | 1276 | 15 | 14.7 | A+ A+ |
| 2019 | ![]() | 12 | 58 | 860 | 7 | 14.8 | B+ B+ |
| 2018 | ![]() | 16 | 87 | 1479 | 12 | 17.0 | A+ A+ |
| 2017 | ![]() | 15 | 75 | 1183 | 7 | 15.8 | A- A- |
| 2016 | ![]() | 16 | 61 | 593 | 6 | 9.7 | D+ D+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Length
4 years
Total Value
$120.0M
Guaranteed
$72.7M
AAV
$30.0M/yr
Above-replacement production at the WR salary tier earns Tyreek Hill a C+ Contract Value Index. At $30M AAV over four years, Hill's deal represents a significant commitment for a player entering his mid-30s, one whose 2025 season production of 265 receiving yards across 4 games stands in devastating contrast to the franchise-caliber output that once justified elite receiver compensation. The Contract Value Index reflects this collision between his A- performance pedigree—a résumé built on five All-Pro selections and a decade of elite production—and the brutal present-tense reality: a five-time All-Pro whose market value has compressed sharply, now unsigned as a free agent with multiple media outlets openly questioning whether he has played his final NFL snap. The Dolphins' offseason silence on Hill, coupled with their roster construction priorities (center, cornerback, tight end, and depth receiver signings) and organizational decision to release him, signals that Miami itself has already priced in the decline narrative and moved on. At 35 with mounting injury concerns and a free agent market that hasn't materialized as expected, Hill's contract carries real risk in any landing spot—a player whose Hall of Fame résumé no longer commands a premium, but whose salary expectations still reflect his legendary standing rather than his current on-field reality. The CVI grade captures this tension precisely: not a disaster deal, but a cautionary tale of how swiftly positional value erodes when production collapses, even for all-time talents.
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Tyreek's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Tyreek Hill remains one of the most electrifying receivers in NFL history, a nine-year veteran whose speed-driven playmaking has redefined the position since entering the league in 2016. Earning an A- grade overall, Hill still commands elite defensive attention on every snap in Miami's offense. His career body of work places him firmly among the top receivers of his generation, even as this season reflects a slight step back from his peak. His 56.4 receiving yards per game sits above the NFL average of 18.39 and within striking distance of the elite threshold of 63.47, confirming he remains a weekly difference-maker. He's also generating 0.35 receiving touchdowns per game, nearly double the NFL average of 0.18. The one concern is yards per reception — his current 11.8 trails the NFL average of 12.13, suggesting defenses are limiting his explosive chunk plays downfield. His seasonal trend tells a meaningful story: an A in 2023 followed by a B in 2024, with this season dipping to a C+. At 35, the trajectory warrants honest scrutiny, though Hill's usage and scheme fit will heavily influence whether that slide continues. Watch for how Miami restructures its offensive system — Hill still has enough burst to produce at a high level if deployed correctly in 2026.
Tyreek Hill ranks 15th of 295 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots Tyreek between George Pickens (A-) just ahead and Drake London (A-) just behind.
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George PickensDallas CowboysA-Justin JeffersonMinnesota VikingsA-Jaxon Smith-njigbaSeattle SeahawksA-Graded lower
Drake LondonAtlanta FalconsMiami commits franchise malpractice releasing a five-time All-Pro in his prime years. Multiple outlets confirm Hill's elite status with landing spot speculation across AFC contenders. Dolphins prioritize salary cap relief over competitive window, signaling dysfunction at front office. Fans view this as panic-driven cost-cutting that undermines franchise credibility and competitiveness. Miami likely pivots to rebuilding mode, unable to attract premier talent after this move.
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| 119 |
| 1,799 |
| 13 |
| 2022 | ![]() | 17 | 119 | 1,710 | 7 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 17 | 111 | 1,239 | 9 |
| 2020 | ![]() | 15 | 87 | 1,276 | 15 |
| 2019 | ![]() | 12 | 58 | 860 | 7 |
| 2018 | ![]() | 16 | 87 | 1,479 | 12 |
| 2017 | ![]() | 15 | 75 | 1,183 | 7 |
| 2016 | ![]() | 16 | 61 | 593 | 6 |
Updated Jan 1, 1970
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
C+
2025
(50% weight)
B
2024
(30% weight)
A
2023
(20% weight)
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