NFL Draft Profile: Logan Hall, Defensive Lineman, Houston Cougars
#92
Pos: DL
Ht: 6061
Wt: 283
Hand: 0958
Arm: 3268
Wing: 8028
40: 4.88
3-Cone: 7.25
Shuttle: 4.44
Vertical: 30
DOB: 4/21/_
Eligible: 2022
Belton, TX
Belton High School
Logan Hall
Houston Cougars
One-Liners
A long defender, Logan Hall’s decent movement skills do not compensate for his concerning power, inconsistent technique, and lack of versatility; his excellent hustle and decent hand usage may help him make a roster as a pure 3-4 defensive end and special teamer.
Pros:
Despite seeing star defender Payton Turner taken in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Houston Cougars’ defensive line is full of intriguing prospects. Among that group, Logan Hall stands out as the most notable 2022 prospect. The 6060 and 275-pound defensive lineman complements his notable length with linear burst. He has a solid first step and wins with lateral agility into and off of hand moves to beat offensive linemen with poor feet. That said, Hall’s best trait is his impressive effort. He has extremely active hands, often stringing moves together. He uses his above-average length to, at times, initiate contact. When he times them well, Hall’s hand moves are effective. His best attack is a well-timed swim that capitalizes on an opponent’s poor weight distribution. He also has a decent counter spin. He occasionally gets leverage into contact. As the quarterback releases the ball, Hall gets his hands into passing lanes. In run defense, the Houston standout exhibits impressive upper body strength to bench press linemen. He sometimes replaces them in the gap. Hall sometimes makes plays solely because of his hustle. He takes realistic pursuit angles. Once ball carriers are in range, he has the length and grip strength to wrap up and secure the tackle; he sometimes does this through engagement.
Cons:
Despite his intriguing frame, Houston’s long and experienced defender is lacking as an NFL prospect. He has underwhelming flexibility and balance; he lacks bend and ends up on the ground too often. What’s more, Hall inevitably pops up to a high pad level at some point in nearly every play. That lack of leverage surrenders his chest to opponents. Similarly, the Cougars’ defender’s late and wide hands invite linemen into his frame. Further, Hall rarely wins late; he is typically beaten if his timing and lateral agility are insufficient. When rushing from five-tech or wider, the defensive end takes awkward angles to engagement. Moreover, Hall is not quick enough to consistently capitalize on his hand moves. The Oklahoma native does not have great change of direction ability. Easily the most concerning aspect of Hall’s game is his power profile. His lack of lower body strength results in an inability to reliably work through contact to his frame. Likewise, he lacks power at the point of engagement to displace linemen. He cannot work through half-man. Once engaged, Hall struggles to break his opponent’s grip; he is routinely sealed. The Houston star is dominated by double teams. Against the run, Hall is slow to process and read the mesh point. His anchor is unreliable and, at times, sees him driven back several yards. His penetrating playstyle results in his abandoning his gap too often.
Summary:
The most notable name along a talented Houston defensive line, the Cougars’ 6060 and 275-pound defensive end’s NFL future is somewhat murky. Logan Hall’s size and skill set make him a fit only at defensive end in a 3-4 front. His decent movement skills do not compensate for his underwhelming power, inconsistent technique, and lack of versatility. If he refines his hands, Hall can eventually make a roster thanks to his excellent effort. Even then, he would need to work his way onto several special teams units.
Background:
Born April 21st in Oklahoma, Logan Hall moved to Belton, Texas after his sophomore year of high school. In his two-year career at Belton High School, the Oklahoma native was a two-year starter. He earned all-district honors in 2016 before making 38 solo tackles, 16 assisted tackles, and 10 tackles for loss as a senior. He finished his high school career with 106 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and five sacks. In recognition of his strong high school career, Hall received a three-star rating from 247Sports Composite Rankings. The same outlet listed him as the 1998th-ranked prospect in the nation, the 109th-overall weak-side defensive end in his class, and the 290th-best player from Texas in his year. As a true freshman at Houston, Hall played in all 13 games and recorded one start. He posted 14 tackles, three tackles for loss, and one forced fumble. In 2019, he played in 12 games and made three starts. He recorded 14 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, .5 sacks, two pass breakups, and one blocked kick. In 2020, Hall started seven of the eight games he played in. He ended the year with 23 total tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack, and one pass defended. To this point in 2021 (through six games), Hall has already recorded 23 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and four sacks. He has undergone a notable body transformation since arriving on Houston’s campus; once a 6060, 241-pound freshman, the NFL prospect is now a 6060, 275-pound fourth-year.
Floor/Ceiling: Starter / Special Teamer and Depth Defensive Lineman
Scheme Fit: 3-4 Defensive End
Grade: 2nd Round
