Derick

Hall

The Seahawks released a practice report estimation after holding a walk-through practice Tuesday, ahead of a Thursday showdown against the 49ers. First-round pick Byron Murphy is still out with a hamstring injury while LB Derick Hall (foot), and CB Riq Woolen (ankle) were also estimated non-participants and S Julian Love (hamstring) was listed as limited. After a rough loss to the Giants, the Seahawks defense is far from full strength to start Week 6.

Seahawks S Julian Love (thigh) is also questionable, though multiple defenders appear ready to return. LB Jerome Baker (hamstring), LB Uchenna Nwosu (knee), EDGE Leonard Williams (ribs) and LB Derick Hall (hip) enter the game without injury designations.

Hall practiced in a limited capacity all week so the Seahawks are likely just playing things safely and hoping Hall can return in Week 4. Hall’s five quarterback pressures generated via the blitz lead all Seahawks defenders.

A twitchy pocket pusher with advanced athleticism, Hall (6’3/253) led Auburn with 24.5 TFL and 16.0 sacks over his final two All-SEC campaigns. The team captain has a motor that won’t quit and is blindingly quick off the snap, which aids his formidable speed-to-power transition on the rush. Though he doesn’t have a dizzying array of moves, Hall’s quick first step and effective long arm technique allow him to harass opposing signal callers, as his 90 pressures and 82.4 PFF pass rush grade over the past two years will attest. Hall explodes into contact and is a spirited run defender, though he can be walled off by bigger OL if he doesn’t land his hands properly. He put on a show at the Combine, hitting 95th percentile+ marks with a 4.57s 40-yard dash, 1.55s 10-yard split, and 4.2s 3-Cone drill for a legit 9.40 RAS. Though Hall doesn’t have the body flexibility to bend the edge in a traditional sense, his burst and advanced power bode well for his future as a passing down specialist.

Earlier this month, Hall (6'3/230) was mocked as the 18th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft by ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay. Now on PFF’s watch list, Hall will draw a lot of looks from fans and analysts alike during this upcoming season. In 2021, Hall totaled 52 tackles, 12.5 TFLs, and nine sacks while generating 43 QB pressures. In addition to Hall, DE Colby Wooden and LB Owen Pappoe also made the watch list.

Hall (6'3/230) enjoyed his best season to date in 2021 with the Tigers, when he totaled 52 tackles, 12.5 TFLs and nine sacks while generating 43 quarterback pressures. Hall tied for the third most sacks amongst SEC defenders last season, and was named all-SEC Second Team by conference coaches.

While Hall (6'3/230) was unable to practice Sunday, HC Gus Malzahn said during his teleconference Sunday night that the freshman defensive end won’t need to undergo any kind of medical procedure. Auburn returns to the practice field on Tuesday, as the team continues to prepare for its SEC opener at Texas A&M. Hall was one of two defensive linemen that left Saturday’s game early due to injury, with DT Derrick Brown (upper body contusion) going down in the first quarter. Brown took part in Sunday’s practice while wearing a no-contact jersey.

Hall (6'3/216) will be present for Auburn’s key showdown with LSU on Saturday. Rivals analyst Chad Simmons believes that an outright commitment to the Tigers could potentially follow if the visit goes off like gangbusters. Florida State and Mississippi State remain in the hunt for Hall’s pledge as well. He ranks as the No. 11 prospect in the state of Mississippi for the 2019 cycle.

Hall (6'3/216) was deciding between Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Ole Miss and Mississippi State. On the 247Sports composite board, the Gulfport, Mississippi, native lands as the No. 181 overall prospect in the 2019 class. He cited his comfort level with the coaching staff -- as well as Auburn’s engineering program -- as reason for his Tigers pledge.