Derick Hall selected in second round of NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks

The Auburn standout is headed to Seattle!

Author:
Matthew Redding
Publish date:
Apr 28, 2023 7:38 PM EDT

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The Seattle Seahawks officially selected Auburn edge Derick Hall in the 2022 NFL Draft, taking him in the second round at No. 37 overall!

Height: 6-3

Weight: 256

What he does well

Along with outstanding leadership qualities, it doesn’t take Hall long to track the ball once the play starts, using his honed instincts to get to whoever has it quickly. He’s a hard hitter, tackling with a burst of anger, and will always be in pursuit of the ball regardless if the runner (rarely) got away from him or not. His frame and freak athleticism is also a must-have for the modern day edge rusher.

What he needs to work on

Scouts probably would’ve wanted to see more quarterback pressures from him this year, and the injury he sustained against Alabama will cause some concern, as scouts that had him high on the draft board will probably wish he hadn’t demanded to go back into the game. Once the ball carrier gets away from him, he’s not going to be able catch up once the play is beyond the linebacker’s area.

Good luck to the former Tiger in his pro career!