SportsFrom Sprinter to Scandal and Fatherhood, NFL's Tyreek Hill

From Sprinter to Scandal and Fatherhood, NFL's Tyreek Hill

In the photo: Tyreek Hill (on the right)
In the photo: Tyreek Hill (on the right)
Images source: © Getty Images | Christopher Polk

3:16 PM EDT, April 23, 2024

Tyreek Hill is currently making waves in the American NFL for his prowess on the field and the intrigue surrounding his personal life. The 30-year-old, father to three children with his former fiancée Crystal Espinal, was embroiled in two paternity lawsuits last year. Recent developments suggest Hill may have as many as ten children.

Before dominating the football field, Hill was a promising sprinter, shining at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Barcelona, where he clinched a gold medal in the 4 x 100 meters relay and a bronze in the 200 meters.

Transitioning to American football, Hill made his mark in the NFL, playing for the Kansas City Chiefs before moving to the Miami Dolphins in 2022, where he remains a key player.

During an appearance on the Million Dollaz Worth Of Game podcast, one of the NFL's swiftest athletes shared a surprising revelation. When questioned about the rumors of having ten children, he hesitated, neither explicitly confirming nor denying the number.

- It doesn't matter how many kids I have, a lot of people won't be able to say Tyreek doesn't take care of his kids though - he said.

Last year, Hill faced two paternity suits. A third woman also spoke to the British "Daily Mail," claiming she had a child with him. On top of his three children with Espinal, there may be even more to the story.

Although he is now married to Keeta Vaccaro, the couple has no children. Vaccaro, who has ties to the NFL through her brother, former player Kenny Vaccaro, has been by Hill's side despite the growing public interest in his family life.

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