Giving back is a legacy move in the NFL, not just a kind gesture. Superstar sportsmen have long utilised their platforms to improve communities, as evidenced by Patrick Mahomes’ Mahomies Foundation, which focuses on kids’ health and academics, and J.J. Watt’s storm relief initiatives. In particular, scholarship programs have grown to be essential for many NFL players who want to support the next generation. And Tyreek Hill also has a history of giving back. So, he is back again at it with a $5,000 bombshell.
Tyreek Hill loves competition in all its forms and isn’t just about speed on the football pitch. The dude takes competing seriously, whether it’s racing fans, torching defenders, or showing off his gaming prowess. It is, therefore, not surprising that he is investing in his competitive mentality. Tyreek has been covertly making investments in the future in addition to rewarding gamers with cash for winning games.
Deserving students have been given the opportunity to pursue higher education through his Cheetah Scholarship Fund, which he supports with $5,000 donations for each touchdown he scores. That equates to ten scholarships a year, one for each number on his shirt. This off-field behaviour is even more astounding for a guy who on Sundays makes defensive backs seem helpless.
It’s going down APRIL 4TH 3:30 PM at Aventura Mall!
1v1 MADDEN SHOWDOWN
$5,000 PRIZEPOOL
10 PLAYERS. 1 CHAMPION.
Powered by @soulrunner @CORSAIR @OddSoxOfficial
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 773, Aventura, FL
Think you got what it takes? LET’S SEE IT. pic.twitter.com/75PhIeKfNo
— Soul Runner (@soulrunner) April 3, 2025
Ten players will compete for a $5,000 prize pool in a 1v1 Madden matchup that Hill is holding at Aventura Mall on April 4. The strongest players will prevail in this fierce battle for virtual gridiron supremacy, which isn’t your typical gaming competition.
The tournament is sponsored by CORSAIR and Odd Sox Official. Powered by Soul Runner, promising intense competition and significant bragging rights. The competition, which will put each participant’s skills to the test in a winner-take-all format, begins at 3:30 PM at 19501 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 773, Aventura, FL. Only one of the ten players who enter the tournament will emerge victorious.
Since its establishment in 2018, the Cheetah Scholarship Fund has made higher education accessible to talented but impoverished students.
Hill is equally dedicated to coaching young athletes outside of the classroom. He teaches resilience, discipline, and commitment to assist children in negotiating life outside of the classroom, whether on his own time or through collaborations with groups like the Boys & Girls Club. In order to guarantee that aspiring players have an opportunity to play football regardless of financial constraints, his foundation also makes inexpensive football training accessible.
However, his goal extends beyond sports and education. The Tyreek Hill Family Foundation tackles systemic problems by fighting poverty and homelessness and giving food and shelter to underprivileged kids. Hill’s Turkey Drive makes sure that no one is left out on Thanksgiving when many families find it difficult to put food on the table. Additionally, his nonprofit prioritizes mental health advocacy by encouraging candid discussions to dispel the stigma associated with mental health.
But while he’s busy building futures for others, his own path to dominance hit a speed bump. Last season, Hill, the human blur for the Miami Dolphins, played the entire season. But his right wrist injury from the 2024 season still lingers. The good news, though? Hill is recovering. And it is anticipated that he will be prepared to dominate defensive backs once more in 2025, but the question is in which team’s roster?
The trade rumors about Tyreek Hill: All smoke, but no fire
Yes, exactly. The annual rumors surrounding the Tyreek Hill trade—such as traffic, taxes, and Cowboys supporters declaring, “This is our year.” According to a report, Hill “would be OK” if the Dolphins traded him to a team that was in the running for a postseason berth. It seems harmless, doesn’t it? Well, it didn’t sit well with Hill. He used the well-known “lol another false narrative” tweet to silence the clamour on social media.
This is how all the rumors started. The internet went crazy when Hill used a happy face emoji in response to a fan poll over a hypothetical deal. When Jason Fitzgerald of Over The Cap implied that Hill might be a top draft-night trade prospect. Hill responded with the quintessential peace sign emoji, which is the global symbol for “I’m just here to mess with y’all.” This was the ultimate trolling tactic.
Unless you believe in fairy tales. The concept of trading, one of the NFL’s most dangerous weapons, sounds ridiculous. Even in light of Miami’s terrible 8-9 finish from the previous season. Yes, it would be great for teams like Kansas City to have him back. However, Tyreek Hill is a Dolphin, and Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier have made it clear that they will not be answering the phone.
Hill is a key component of the Dolphins’ current winning strategy. Although his 2025, $28 million cap hit complicates matters, Miami isn’t particularly eager to let him go. Would a crazy offer alter that? Maybe. Right now, though, Hill isn’t leaving—aside from Aventura Mall for a Madden matchup that will put trade rumours out of fans’ minds for a few hours at the very least.
So, for those hoping to see Tyreek Hill in another uniform next season? Keep dreaming. For those who think they can take him down in Madden and walk away with $5,000? Well, April 4th is your chance.
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