Auburn defensive end [autotag]Derick Hall[/autotag]’s work this season has been noticed.
Hall was one of 90 college football players to be put on the Rotary Lombardi watchlist on Monday. The Rotary Lombardi award is given every year to college football’s best lineman — offensive or defensive. That means that any player who plays on the line of scrimmage generally has a shot to win the award, meaning that Hall is surrounded by defensive linemen, offensive linemen, edge rushers and even linebackers.
So far, Hall has amassed 27 solo tackles, four sacks, a forced fumble and an interception. He’ll have lots of strong competition for this award given just how many people are eligible, though — the SEC has the most eligible players in any conference with 15, and that includes the likes of Alabama’s Will Anderson, Jr. and Georgia tight end Brock Bowers, both who are considered among the best at their positions for 2022. Regardless, Hall’s inclusion on the list is a reminder of his prowess and should do well to signify that his draft stock is on the mark.
The Auburn Tigers are on bye this week, but Hall will be back in action with the team when it faces off against Arkansas on Oct. 29.
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