BREAKING: Netflix Releases “The Underdog,” a Highly Anticipated Documentary About Former BYU Cougars QB Taysom Hill—Now with the Saints— Slated for..

Netflix Releases “The Underdog,” a Highly Anticipated Documentary About Former BYU Cougars QB Taysom Hill—Now with the Saints— Slated for..

Netflix has officially announced the upcoming premiere of “The Underdog,” a compelling new documentary centered on the extraordinary journey of Taysom Hill, the former BYU Cougars quarterback who has become one of the NFL’s most versatile and unique players with the New Orleans Saints. The film is slated for global release on May 17, and early buzz suggests it could become one of the year’s standout sports documentaries.

Dubbed “football’s Swiss Army knife,” Hill’s path to NFL success defied convention at every turn — and “The Underdog” captures it all with raw emotion, powerful storytelling, and never-before-seen footage.

The official synopsis from Netflix reads:

“He was too injury-prone. Too old. Too unconventional. But Taysom Hill never stopped chasing the game he loved. From BYU to the Superdome, ‘The Underdog’ is the story of a man who rewrote the playbook on what it means to be a quarterback — and what it means to fight for every snap.”

Directed by award-winning filmmaker Ava Morales, the documentary dives deep into Hill’s college years, where he endured four season-ending injuries, before stunning the football world with his NFL transformation — playing not just quarterback, but tight end, special teams gunner, and everything in between.

In the trailer, Hill reflects:

“Every time I got knocked down, I thought, ‘That might’ve been it.’ But something inside me kept saying, ‘Not yet.’”

The documentary features exclusive interviews with Hill’s family, college coaches at BYU, Saints leadership including Sean Payton and Dennis Allen, and teammates who watched him silence doubters season after season.

Hill’s story has inspired thousands, particularly athletes told they didn’t fit the mold. Fans and critics alike have praised the project for honoring not just Hill’s athletic ability, but his mindset and grit.

“The Underdog” is more than a football story — it’s a blueprint for resilience.

Catch it streaming exclusively on Netflix starting Friday, May 17.