Auburn football edge rusher Derick Hall was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
The Gulfport, Mississippi, native spent four season with the Tigers and finished with 146 tackles, 29.5 for loss, 19.5 sacks and an interception in 47 games.
Here’s what the Seahawks are getting in Hall.
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The positives
Hall was a three-year starter and team captain in 2022 for Auburn. He was also a dominant pass rusher for the Tigers with 24.5 tackles for loss and 16 sacks in his last two seasons.
The 6-foot-3, 254-pound Hall is aggressive and explosive in the pass rush. His combine results supported that with a 4.55 40-yard dash and 10-foot-7 broad jump.
Halls should instantly provide pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
The concerns
The biggest question revolving around Hall is his ability to stop the run at the next level. It’s the skill that will separate Hall from a third-down pass rusher to an every down defensive end.
Hall also will need to utilize other ways outside of his quickness to cause havoc in the backfield.
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Final thoughts
ESPN analyst Todd McShay had Hall as a first-round selection in has latest mock draft following the the NFL combine. Hall’s ability to rush the passer is a steal on Day 2 for any team.
