Size-Strength-Speed
Prototypical size measurables; already built like a college load- back. Tall, well-built and still has room to fill out and play at the 225 range in college while retaining his competitive speed. Strong frame that can withstand the punishment and dish it out. Top-end speed is not elite but he flashes a sneaky straight-line burst splitting the seam.
Vision/Patience
More of a one-cut and get North back. Does not run with a lot of patience, looks for the seam and hits it with little hesitation. We do not see a pick and slide skill-set but does show the ability to find and hit the cutback.
Agility/Acceleration
For a back with his size he shows above average agility to make the first defender miss and will bounce laterally out of the hole with solid burst to get outside. However, he does not possess great open field elusiveness or the projected speed to threaten the perimeter at the next level. Actually looks tight through the hips when cutting at full speed.
Power/Balance
Runs with urgency and will bounce off the heavy blow and maintain forward progress. Not going to arm tackle this guy at the high school level. He is quick to reset his feet and balance up with square shoulder pads; generates good downhill momentum through the hole. Does tend to raise his pad level and needs to do a better job running lower.
Bottom Line
Hall is a downhill runner who would likely need to land in a two-back power running offense at the college level to have the most success. Potential workhorse but not a projected difference maker.
Junior Eval
STRENGTHS: Decisive runner. Does a good job of finding the crease at the line of scrimmage and hitting it. Displays adequate lower body strength. Gets downhill quickly and runs with a nice low pad level. He is a slashing runner who runs with lean and can bounce plays outside and extend in the second level. ... AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT: Doesn't demonstrate great long speed. Not real elusive and can gather at full speed. Tends to try and run through defenders. Not a home run threat at this point. Will benefit from more polish catching the ball out of the backfield. Must improve balance as he goes down too easily at times off arm tackles. ... BOTTOM LINE: Hall possesses good running back instincts while displaying good playing strength. An interesting player with nice upside, but may have some top-end speed limitations. He is a tough and physical runner who will improve bulk and strength.
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