[autotag]Derick Hall[/autotag] was one of Auburn’s top defensive players during his four-year career. Now, it is time to move to the next chapter.
Hall announced his intention to declare for the NFL Draft on Dec. 6 with a heartfelt video that he released on Twitter. Since it has become official, ESPN NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper has high expectations for Hall.
Kiper recently released his top 25 players on the board, as well as the top 10 outside linebackers that are eligible to be drafted. Hall checks in on the list at No. 6, ahead of LSU‘s B.J. Ojulari and UCLA’s Laiatu Latu.
Hall joins a stellar list of top linebackers, as Nolan Smith from Georgia and Michigan‘s Mike Morris are also on the list. Alabama‘s Will Anderson is at the top of the list.
Hall recorded 146 total tackles and 19 sacks during his Auburn career that spanned from 2019-22. He made 60 total tackles in 2022, with his season-best being at Ole Miss on Oct. 15, when he made ten. He also recorded two sacks on two different occasions, once against Missouri on Sept. 24 and again on Nov. 5 against Mississippi State.
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