Saints' Taysom Hill expected to retain utility role in 2024

What It Means

With a new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak in tow for the upcoming season, there was some speculation as to whether or not the Saints would continue making use of Hill in the role we've come to expect from him in recent years. However, early OTA practices and quotes from the team have seemingly confirmed that the soon-to-be 34-year-old will remain heavily involved in his "gadget" role. Viewers at OTAs witnessed Hill lining up across the formation, as well as taking snaps at each spot in the backfield as the team ran various plays.

He accrued 401 rushing yards and 4 rushing touchdowns in the Saints' underwhelming offense last year, sometimes even taking over for starting quarterback Derek Carr close to the end zone. While 2023 saw him almost completely phased out as a passer, but his overall usage in the offense trended up.

Notably, Hill caught a career-best 33 passes for 291 yards and 2 scores last year, operating as a traditional tight end more frequently than we've seen in past seasons. If he can continue to develop that role in 2024, he could become a consistent every-week producer for fantasy.

Hill's truly unique profile makes him difficult to project, but he does have enviable fantasy upside due to his involvement all over the field. He is currently projected as the TE16 for the 2024 season, but the Saints' thin roster could push them into relying on him more than ever this season.