Bryce Hall Overview
Position: Cornerback
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 201 pounds
School: Virginia
NFL Combine Performance Data
Bench press: 11 reps
Bryce Hall 2020 NFL Draft Profile
Bryce Hall is a 22-year-old cornerback out of Virginia. Although he plays cornerback now, he was primarily a receiver in high school. Hall played high school football at Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was got scholarship offers from two FBS schools and was a two-star recruit. However, Hall didn’t let his low ranking get to him. He worked hard to get to college and made an immediate impact.
Hall started in seven games at cornerback his true freshman year at Virginia. Even though he was new to the position, Hall impressed. He made 17 solo tackles, five pass breakups, two interceptions, and a fumble recovery. Hall’s sophomore year was one of growth, as he started all 13 games. He gathered 29 solo tackles, one sack, eight pass breakups, one interception, and one forced fumble. Hall then followed up his sophomore year with a strong junior campaign.
In the 2018 season, he started 13 games, with 39 solo tackles, two sacks, a whopping 22 pass breakups, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. Due to his strong performance, Hall could have entered the 2019 draft. He ultimately decided to come back for his senior year. Unfortunately, his senior season was cut short due to a bad ankle break. He only played in six games in the 2019 season. Hall is still recovering from his injury but should be ready to go by the time training camps get underway.
Strengths
- Great size for an NFL cornerback at 6’1” and 201 pounds;
- Was a team captain with great character and leadership traits;
- Sound tackling technique, unafraid to get low and wrap up;
- Though physical, he plays the ball and gets in position to make plays;
- Strong in zone coverage and the run game;
- Good awareness of routes and relies on instinct to attack plays
Weaknesses
- Ankle injury could mean a slow start his rookie year;
- Man coverage is not his strength due in part to average speed;
- Can have troubles at line of scrimmage due to flexibility issues;
- Transitional quickness could be exposed in off man-coverage;
- Best suited to zone schemes, somewhat limiting team fits;
NFL Comparison: Darrelle Revis
Teams With Need at Position: Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Saints
Projection: Late second to middle of third round
Bottom Line on Bryce Hall
Hall is an exciting NFL prospect. He’s got great qualities on and off the field. Hall is a natural leader and will be an asset in any locker room for that reason among others. While his ankle injury could give teams pause, it hasn’t shaken his confidence, using the off time to mentally prepare for the next level.
Hall has the physical traits and mental acuity to excel in the NFL. He led the nation in pass breakups with 22 his junior season at Virginia. The man has an eye for the ball and he attacks the catch point. Hall even produced sacks and forced fumbles in college. The biggest concern with Hall is scheme fit. He has average speed and flexibility, which could pose problems in man coverage. However, he’ll do well in zone. Harris from the Draft Network even projects him as a potential safety in the NFL. Ultimately, Hall should find himself drafted as early as the second round and should be off the board by the middle of the third.
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