Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill says his kids are “fanatics” for Justin Jefferson, with one of his children even going so far as to claim the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver as their dad.
During a recent press conference, per a report from CBS Sports, Hill spoke at length about how he’s been working to be a better “leader” and “role model” within the Dolphins franchise, noting that he’s spent his offseason “busting my tail” and recalibrating his focus.
“I feel like I really haven’t been giving the best version of me, of Tyreek, my whole entire career,” the Super Bowl champ told reporters on Tuesday. “I’ve always been trying to be here, be there, but me being able to slow down a little bit, train, and bust my tail for myself and then also for this community and this team, I feel like it’ll be worth it. I just want to see what that version of myself looks like.”
After adding that he feels he hasn’t “lost a step” at 31 years old, Hill was asked to reveal what’s been keeping him in line with his personal goals as of late, prompting a mention of his children.
“My sons, they be on my head,” Hill said. “They be like, ‘Dad, Justin Jefferson, dawg.’ My kids are like Justin Jefferson fanatics so they really enjoy Justin Jefferson a lot.”
In fact, Hill said Jefferson was a key topic during a recent FaceTime conversation with one of his children.
“One of the kids came up to him and was like, ‘Hey, you Tyreek Hill’s son?’ He was like, ‘Nah, Justin Jefferson my dad,’” Hill said of what the child’s mother told him during their talk the previous evening. “So I got him on FaceTime, I’m like ‘So Justin Jefferson’s your dad?’ He was like ‘Nah, Dad.’ I was like, ‘Well, tell Justin Jefferson to take your ahh to Disney World then.’”
Per Hill, his “whole family” has proven to be an inspiration, specifically when it comes to wanting to “achieve more and continue to get better” at this stage of his NFL career.
“That’s what keeps me hungry, man,” he said Tuesday.
Hill’s 2025 Dolphins season kicks off with a game against the Colts this September. Jefferson and the Vikings, meanwhile, will begin their season by taking on the Chicago Bears.
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