Gabe Hall Explained

Gabe Hall
Currentteam:Philadelphia Eagles
Number:96
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:12 January 2001
Birth Place:Waller, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lb:295
High School:Waller
(Waller, Texas)
College:Baylor (2019–2023)
Undraftedyear:2024
Pastteams:
Status:Practice squad
Pfr:H/HallGa01

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

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

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

Hall was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024.[11] He was also selected by the San Antonio Brahmas as the seventh overall selection in the 2024 UFL draft on July 17.[12] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[13] [14]

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Notes and References

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