Vision – Excellent at finding holes even while smothered in the backfield. Identifies cut lanes as they develop.
Durability – This is huge for a running back. Had 800 touches in college without missing a game.
Ball Security – Only 4 fumbles in his career (0.5% fumble rate).
Athleticism – Tested extremely well at the Combine, which moved him up draft boards.
The Bad
Play Speed – Doesn’t match testing speed. Initial burst is average until he hits his second gear.
Physicality – Not overly physical for a running back of his size. Would like to see better leg drive when hit by defenders.
Agility – Missing great stop/start ability in the backfield. Struggles to move laterally.
Decisiveness – Shows a bit of hesitation before making decisions in the backfield, missing opportunities for additional yards.
Overall Assessment
PRE-DRAFT: Breece Hall has seen a meteoric rise up draft boards since the NFL Combine. He came into the 2021 season as the projected #1 RB, but Iowa State’s mediocre record caused him to fade a bit into the background. Now his athletic testing results have vaulted him to “consensus #1” status once again. Hall has a great size/athleticism combo that will help him succeed in the NFL. He’s no stranger to a large volume of touches and has consistently put up some huge production numbers. He caught a fair amount of passes in college, but his routes are not among the elite receiving backs. He’s likely to see the field early and often in his career, but I don’t think he’s on the same level as guy’s like Jonathan Taylor. Please temper your expectations before crowning him a future Hall of Famer.
2021 Rookie Digest
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