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2023 NFL Draft Player Profiles: BYU QB Jaren Hall

From now until the 2023 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents Today, I’ll be profiling BYU QB Jaren Hall.

#3 Jaren Hall, QB, BYU (R-Senior) – 6000, 207lb

Senior Bowl/Combine invite

Measurements

Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Jaren Hall 6’0, 207lb 9 1/2 29 3/4 N/A
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
N/A N/A

The Good

— Has experience playing under center and in the shotgun
— Plays with poise in the pocket and does a good job leading the offense
— Baseball background shows in his ability to make off-platform throws
— Can sling passes side arm with some zip when on the move
— Adjusts arm angles to throw with pressure in his face
— Does a good job going through his progressions and analyzing the field
— Can make every throw you ask of him in all quadrants of the field
— Has the mobility to extend plays with his legs
— Can be a threat on option keeps or as a scrambler
— Carries his weight well on a shorter, stout frame
— Makes some impressive tight-window throws and can drop the ball into the bucket
— Will buy time for receivers to uncover before throwing
— Layers the deep ball well from the pocket as well as on the move
— Will check down to his safety valve when options aren’t there downfield
— Did a good job protecting the football during his time in college

The Bad

— Doesn’t have ideal size and height for the position
— Doesn’t have great speed or strength as a runner
— Is already 25 years old
— Dealt with a plethora of injuries during his time in college
— Doesn’t have a huge arm in terms of velocity on his passes
— Passes can arrive faster and with more zip
— Can release the ball faster to prevent defenders stepping in front of passes
— Pocket presence is ok bur his feet can be more active in the pocket to stay clean
— Will miss high on passes when asked to throw early
— Can short-arm passes while feeling pressure, leading to inaccurate throws
— Will try to play hero ball at times, throwing the ball where it shouldn’t go

Bio

— Redshirt Senior prospect from Spanish Fork, Utah
— Rated the No.