From now until the 2019 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to showcase as many prospects as possible and examine both their strengths and weaknesses. Most of these profiles will feature individuals that the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to have an interest in, while a few others will be top-ranked players. If there is a player you would like us to analyze, let us know in the comments below.
# 22 Darrin Hall/RB Pittsburgh – 5’11” 225 lbs
The Good
- Lightning quick feet allow Hall to mess with defenders angles and make cuts if necessary
- Great receiver who can run a myriad of routes
- Decisive runner with great vision
- Runs with ferocious physicality and will go through defenders if he needs to
- Has tremendous leg churn and battles for extra yards
- Runs with patience and presses the line extremely well
- Showcases significant burst that allows him to get around the edge
- Solid contact balance due to strong, low center of gravity
The Bad
- Long speed is a serious question, doesn’t break away easily
- Shaky pass protector due to suspect anchor
- Isn’t elusive or slippery in the open field
- Runs upright and is prone to being injured and fumbling from that
- Tight in the hips and fails to have an expansive pool of moves
- Big plays in the NFL will be seldom to come by due to athletic limitations
Bio
- 2018: 153 attempts, 1144 yards, 10 TD, 15 receptions, 66 yards
- Career: 381 attempts, 2189 yards, 21 TD, 38 receptions, 267 yards, 1 TD
- Two time All-ACC Academic Team
- Third Team All-ACC
- Walter Camp Player of the Week (2x)
A local product, Darrin Hall will have roots in Pittsburgh right away if he does indeed come to Pittsburgh, but there has to be to his game to appealing, and Hall brings that with him.