Gabe Hall

Gabe Hall
No. 96 – Philadelphia Eagles
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (2001-01-12) January 12, 2001 (age 23)
Waller, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school:Waller
(Waller, Texas)
College:Baylor (2019–2023)
Undrafted:2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Gabriel Hall (born January 12, 2001) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Baylor.

Early life

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Hall attended high school at Waller. Coming out of high school, Hall was rated as a three-star recruit where he decided to commit to play college football for the Baylor Bears.[1][2]

College career

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In Hall's freshman season in 2019, he played in just three games after suffering an injury, totaling three tackles and a blocked kick.[3] Hall made just two tackles during the 2020 season.[4] During the 2021 season versus Kansas State, Hall had a breakout game tallying three sacks.[5] During the 2021 season, Hall notched 18 tackles, with seven going for a loss, six sacks, and a forced fumble.[6] In week nine of the 2022 season, Hall notched three sacks in a win over Texas Tech. For his performance on the week, he was named the Big-12 defensive player of the week.[7] Hall finished the 2022 season with 37 tackles with five and a half being for a loss, four and a half sacks, two pass deflections, a fumble recovery, and a touchdown.[8] Heading into the 2023 season, Hall was named preseason third-team all Big-12.[9] Hall was also named to the Nagurski Trophy watch list in the 2023 preseason.[10]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 6 in
(1.98 m)
291 lb
(132 kg)
34+12 in
(0.88 m)
9+12 in
(0.24 m)
5.03 s 1.72 s 2.88 s 4.67 s 7.65 s 31.5 in
(0.80 m)
9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)
All values from NFL Combine[11][12]

Hall was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024.[13] He was also selected by the San Antonio Brahmas as the seventh overall selection in the 2024 UFL draft on July 17.[14] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[15][16]

References

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  1. ^ Holland, EJ (August 9, 2018). "Baylor adds commitment from key DL target Gabriel Hall". Dallas News. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  2. ^ Haag, Michael (March 28, 2023). "Baylor football looks to TJ Franklin, Gabe Hall as standard for younger athletes". Baylor Lariat. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  3. ^ "NFL Draft Profile: Gabe Hall, Defensive Lineman, Baylor Bears". Sports Illustrated. December 16, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  4. ^ "Gabe Hall 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  5. ^ Stuart, Cameron (August 11, 2022). "Baylor Senior Warns of Secret Weapon on Defensive Line". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  6. ^ Ramsey, Denton (August 10, 2022). "Baylor's Gabe Hall Ready for 'Brotherhood' Defense to Hit the Gridiron". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  7. ^ Ramsey, Denton (November 2, 2022). "Baylor's Gabe Hall, Richard Reese Receive Big 12 Honors". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  8. ^ "Gabe Hall 2022 Game Logs". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  9. ^ Haag, Michael (August 10, 2022). "Baylor DL Gabe Hall ranked among top 'freaks' in college football". Dallas News. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  10. ^ Kelly, Eric (August 2, 2023). "Gabe Hall and McKinnley Jackson earn spots on preseason awards watch lists". KWKT. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  11. ^ "Gabe Hall Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  12. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Gabe Hall College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  13. ^ Boyle, Owen (May 3, 2024). "Eagles sign 7 rookie free agents". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  14. ^ "2024 UFL College Draft: Showboats select Kansas QB Jason Bean with No. 1 pick". FoxSports.com. July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  15. ^ "Get your first look at the Eagles' initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 27, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  16. ^ Gowton, Brandon Lee (August 28, 2024). "Eagles practice squad: Team announces 14 signings". Bleeding Green Nation. SB Nation. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
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