Mike Hall was only one of only two members of his recruiting class who left Ohio State early for the 2024 NFL draft, but he had good reason to do so.
Just one day before Ohio State’s third game of last season against Western Kentucky, Hall became a father when his son Michael Hall III was born. From that moment, Hall knew he was likely to turn pro after his third year as a Buckeye.
While all of the other stars from his class except Marvin Harrison Jr. decided to stay at Ohio State for a fourth year, Hall felt like he had to do what was best for his son.