Tyreek Hill believes he can beat Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles in race

Could Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill really beat Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles in a race? Hill thinks so. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Tyreek Hill believes his all-world speed is comparable to that of an Olympic gold medalist.

The Miami Dolphins receiver has always been known as one of the fastest players in the NFL. But after hearing that American sprinter Noah Lyles had some thoughts about American players being considered world champions of the sport, Hill made it clear how he feels about his abilities.

“I would beat Noah Lyles [in a race],” Hill said during an interview on the “Up and Adams Show.” “I wouldn’t beat him by a lot, but I would beat Noah Lyles.”

Despite being known for his NFL stardom, Hill had experience in track during high school and college. He ran a 9.98-second 100-meter race in junior college and also won a bronze medal in the 200 meters at the World Junior Championships in 2012.

Lyles, who won gold in the men’s 100m event last week in Paris with a personal-best 9.784 time during the Olympics, specifically made comments about the NBA champions not being the best in the world.

Neither athlete has shied away from being in headlines, so a potential race between the two would certainly be must-see TV.