Since being selected by the New York Jets in the second round (No. 36 overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft, Breece Hall has emerged as one of the best running backs in the NFL. He’s flashed glimpses of brilliance and seems poised for superstardom. For those who aren’t familiar with Hall, here’s everything to know about the Jets RB and his NFL journey.
How Tall Is Breece Hall?
At the NFL Combine, Hall measured in at 5’11 1/4″. This is actually above average for an NFL running back, as the average height at the position is 5’10 3/4″.
Also, Hall’s arm length is 31′ 1/4″ while his hand size is 9′ 3/4″.
How Much Does Hall Weigh?
Hall weighed in at 217 pounds at the NFL Combine, but he is currently 220 pounds.
Similar to his height, this is above average for an NFL running back, as the average weight of his peers is just 214.4 pounds.
How Old Is Hall?
Hall was born on May 31, 2001, making him 23 years old. Since Hall was very young when he entered the 2022 NFL Draft, he’s actually still younger than some prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft, including Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum and New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr.
What School Did Hall Go To?
Hall attended Wichita Northwest High School in Kansas. As a junior, Hall rushed for 2,082 yards and totaled 36 touchdowns. During his senior season, he rushed for 2,127 yards and 29 touchdowns, earning Wichita Metro Player of the Year honors.
Despite his monster high school stats, Hall was only a three-star recruit. Still, he received offers from Iowa State, Iowa, Kansas, Kansas State, Louisville, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Purdue, Rutgers, TCU, and Tennessee.
He ultimately committed to Iowa State, where he remained for the entirety of his three-year collegiate career.
Revisiting Hall’s College Career
As a true freshman, Hall replaced David Montgomery as the Cyclones’ starting running back. The 18-year-old Hall rushed for 897 yards and nine touchdowns. He was selected to the All-Big 12 second team.
During his sophomore season in 2020, he broke out, rushing for 1,572 yards and totaling 23 touchdowns. He was a unanimous All-American and won Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and first-team All-Big 12 honors.
As a junior, he was still insanely productive, recording 1,464 rushing yards, 302 receiving yards, and 23 touchdowns. Once again, he was a unanimous All-American, Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, and a first-team All-Big 12 selection.
After his junior season, Hall declared for the 2022 NFL Draft.
How Fast Was Hall’s 40-Yard Dash?
At the NFL Combine, Hall ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash.
This ranked sixth among all running backs in the 2022 NFL Draft, behind Pierre Strong Jr. (4.37), Isiah Pacheco (4.37), D’Vonte Price (4.38), Ty Chandler (4.38), and Kenneth Walker III (4.38).
The Jets ultimately selected Hall in the second round (No. 36 overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft, and the rest is history.