Derick Hall LB/EDGE Auburn | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Derick Hall LB/EDGE Auburn
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/12/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (88%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.8 DOB: 03/19/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | |
| Last Updated: 03/12/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (88%*) | |
| Age: 23.8 DOB: 03/19/2001 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 86.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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82% |
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| Tackling: |
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75% |
| Pass Rush: |
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94% |
| Run Defense: |
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71% |
| Coverage: |
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79% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Late
Overall Rank:
#55
Position rank:
#5
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| College Games: 47 College Snaps: 1959 | ||
ESPN RATING: 83/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#71
Pos Rank:
#12
State Rank:
#10
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 93/100
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| Ovr Rank: #171 Pos Rank: #11 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 2 - Pick Number: 37 (SEA)
Draft Profile: Bio
Derick Hall attended Gulfport High School and starred in both basketball, and football and also ran track where he was a state finalist in the 200 meters. He was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Hall joined Auburn after being heavily recruited.In 2019 as a freshman Hall saw action in 11 games and played a total of 198 snaps for the Tigers. He recorded 10 tackles, one assist, while adding 9 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 12 total pressures, which included 10 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and no sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Tigers in 2020 Hall played in 11 games and took part in 358 snaps for the Tigers. He recorded 17 tackles, an assist, while adding 16 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up a huge 31 total pressures, and 21 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and a solid 4 sacks during the year.
In 2021 as a junior Hall played in 13 games and contributed on 658 snaps. He recorded 30 tackles, 9 assists while making 30 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 43 total pressures, which included 25 QB hurries, 8 QB hits, and an excellent 10 sacks on the year.
In 2022 as a senior Hall logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 745 snaps for the Tigers. He also added 43 tackles, 11 assists, and 35 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 47 total pressures, which included 28 QB hurries, 11 QB hits, and 8 sacks on the season.
Honors & awards
- 2022 - won the national Freddie Solomon Community Spirit Award from the Premier Players Foundation of Tampa
- 2022 1st team all-SEC (coaches), 2nd team (AP, Phil Steele)
- 2022 Jason Witten Man of the Year semifinalist
- 2021 SEC coaches all-SEC 2nd team
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Super athletic linebacker edge rusher who combines outstanding speed 4.55 with ideal size 6-3 and 255lbs
- Hudely productive pass rusher - has been the most effective pass rusher for the past three years at Auburn
- Hall can be used as a rangy run defender inside, instinctive when it comes to locating the ball with the quickness to get to it before blockers can react at the second level.
- He has the strong core and powerful hands to shed blockers, and Hall shows excellent instincts with the ability to quickly locate the ball.
- Has the change of direction skills and ability to quickly shift his momentum you look for
- Has impressive strength for his size - a real pile driver with an effective and disruptive bull rush
- He’s quick to react and locate the ball, and he shows enough speed to succeed in backside pursuit. He plays with excellent balance and a strong core, rarely ending up on the ground
- Locates the ball quickly, and he shows good instincts when dropping into zone coverage.
- He has the classic frame and large wing span and very long arms with serious explosion, power, and ability to close
- Hall can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Hall is in a hurry to get upfield but shows poor instincts when locating the ball against the run.
- Is still a little raw as a pass rusher - he's been able to win on pure athletic ability - this won't be the case at the next level, where he'll a better bag of tricks
- He far too often plays too upright letting blockers get under his pads and winning the leverage battle
- His bend around the edge is only average and lacks the overall athletic flexibility you would look for in an elite edge rusher
- Hall is so eager to get upfield that Hall often abandons responsibilities against the run.
- Not a consistent tackler, he'll make a huge hit one play and miss an easy tackle the next
Scouting Report: Summary
Derick Hall has a number of elite qualities, he's got elite speed, and overall power as well as outstanding length and has been a consistent pass-rushing threat at Auburn where he has been dominant for the last three years. These athletic qualities have stunted his development a little as he's been able to get away with natural talent alone and had no reason to work on his craft - skills that are imperative in the pro game.Despite this Hall still is an outstanding prospect with massive potential. If he develops his skillset and adds a few more pass-rushing moves he has a chance to become a pro-bowl-level player. Expect him to be selected no lower than the tail end of the second round of the 2023 NFL draft.
Derick Hall percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Derick Hall (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
55.2
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
11.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.