Tyreek Hill, the Miami Dolphins star wide receiver, has been making headlines for his on-field exploits and off-field generosity. The speedster Cheetah recently surprised a young fan who went viral for his impressive skills while wearing Hill?s old jersey.
The heartwarming gesture was applauded by many, including former NBA star and Celtics legend Kevin Garnett. He gave a shout-out to Hill on his now-deleted Instagram story. 15-time All-Star and a champion with the Boston Celtics, Garnett called Hill ?THE GOAT? for these gracious actions.
This is the viral moment any fans can dream of!
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The fan, Frank ?Mini Cheetah? Crawford III, also known as Lil Franco, is a six-year-old footballer who caught the attention of Hill and millions of viewers after a video of him making an insane catch in a local park was shared online.
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Hill decided to pay a visit to Franco and his team, where he presented the young prodigy with a signed jersey and told him he would see him ?at the next level?.?Hill also challenged Franco to a race, which the kid gladly accepted.
Super Bowl champion Cheetah has made a mark in the gridiron world for quite some time. The ex-Chiefs Wide Receiver who was traded in 2022 to The Dolphins, is now making a social impact in the Miami community as well, along with his stellar performances on the field.
Off-field kindness fueled by on-field performances
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Tyreek Hill is having a phenomenal season with the Dolphins. The wide receiver has been instrumental in both of their wins this season. He leads the league in receiving yards (260) and touchdowns (3) and is on pace to break the single-season record of 1,964 yards set by Calvin Johnson in 2012.
The Dolphins will take on the Patriots on Sunday, September 17 at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots are known for their defensive schemes and double coverage. Cheetah said he expects to see more attention from the Patriots secondary, but he is confident in his abilities and his teammates. ?We have a lot of weapons on this offense and he is going to dominate that no matter what,? he told media earlier this week.
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The whole world will be looking with their heart in their hands at how Cheetah fares against the formidable Patriots, after making bold predictions in the media before the game.