Miami Dolphins superstar Tyreek Hill faced an unexpected blow to his less-than-small ego at training camp today. "I was talking to my son on FaceTime last night and his mom was like, 'One of the kids came over to him and was like, 'You're Tyreek Hill's son,'" the receiver said.
Dolphins' Tyreek Hill’s Kids Want to Ditch Dad for Vikings Star Justin Jefferson originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Miami Dolphins superstar Tyreek Hill faced an unexpected blow to his less-than-small ego at training camp today. His children would apparently prefer Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson to be 'Pop' over their actual father. The revelation emerged during Hill's media session, proving that even NFL superstars can't escape brutal honesty from their offspring.
During a FaceTime conversation with his son, Hill discovered the extent of his child's Jefferson obsession. "I was talking to my son on FaceTime last night and his mom was like, 'One of the kids came over to him and was like, 'You're Tyreek Hill's son,'" the receiver said. His son's response? A flat denial followed by claiming Jefferson as his real dad.
Hill's comeback was swift and financially pointed. "Well tell Justin Jefferson to take you to Disney World then," he fired back. With seven kids total, Hill probably calculated that Disney trips would bankrupt even Jefferson's Minnesota contract pretty quickly.
The eight-time Pro Bowler acknowledged his children's preferences serve as prime motivation entering his 10th NFL season. Given that bedtime stories at the Hill household likely require a small auditorium and industrial-strength vocal cords, keeping all seven kids happy represents quite a challenge.
Hill's situation highlights the brutal reality of having children who actually understand football. While most parents deal with kids who think they're embarrassing, Hill faces offspring who can cite receiving statistics and compare his route-running to younger competition. Talk about performance pressure extending beyond the gridiron.
Jefferson's popularity among young fans continues to grow across the NFL landscape. His explosive career start and signature "Griddy" dance have made him a household name.
For Hill's kids, apparently, blood runs thinner than touchdown celebrations and social media fame.
The timing couldn't be more perfect as Hill attempts to bounce back from questions about his declining performance. Nothing says motivation quite like your own children publicly choosing your competition as their preferred father figure.
At 31, Hill faces the unique challenge of proving himself worthy not just to NFL fans, but to his toughest critics at the family dinner table.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
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