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Seahawks EDGE Derick Hall maximized opportunity vs. Lions

Seahawks EDGE Derick Hall maximized opportunity vs. Lions

The Seattle Seahawks entered Monday’s Week 4 primetime contest versus the Detroit Lions missing several key defenders. Defensive linemen Byron Murphy II and Leonard Williams, outside linebackers Boye Mafe and Uchenna Nwosu, and off-ball linebacker Jerome Baker were all ruled out with injury.

The absences of Mafe and Nwosu led to a bigger workload for sophomore pass rusher Derick Hall. Hall played a career-high 81% of the Seahawks’ defensive snaps versus the Lions, according to data collected by The Football Guys. The former Auburn standout totaled 40 snaps in total, which was actually less than the 45 he played in Week 2, but Seattle’s defense was simply on the field less than expected. He was still a massive part of Mike Macdonald’s game plan.

Hall maximized his opportunities by recording a sack of Lions quarterback Jared Goff. Seattle’s ascending pass rusher defeated seasoned Lions left tackle Taylor Decker on the rep by overwhelming him with power. It was Hall’s fourth sack of the 2024 season, his third in his previous two outings.

Hall currently leads all Seahawks defenders in sacks with those four quarterback takedowns through four contests. Coach Macdonald is undoubtedly eager to get Mafe and Nwosu back healthy. The Seahawks must keep the ultra-productive Hall involved when Mafe and Nwosu return from injury.

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Derick Hall continues showcasing pass-rushing growth for Seahawks

Derick Hall continues showcasing pass-rushing growth for Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Derick Hall entered his sophomore season still searching for his first career sack after enduring a difficult rookie campaign. Hall didn’t have to wait long, as he recorded his first quarterback takedown in the Week 1 victory over the Denver Broncos. The second-round defender took another sizable step forward in Sunday’s dominant 24-3 Week 3 win over the Miami Dolphins.

Hall accumulated a career-high two sacks on Sunday, bringing his total count to three. Hall is currently tied for the team-lead in QB takedowns with Boye Mafe (3). The former Auburn standout spoke with reporters about his second-year resurgence during Sunday’s post-game presser.

“A big part of [my new success] was knowing what I had to attack going into the offseason,” Hall told reporters. “I really honed in on being able to develop my pass rush [arsenal] and take it to the next level. Having a year under my belt, knowing how things were going to flow, having guys that trust in me like Chena [Uchenna Nwosu], and obviously coach Mike [Macdonald] has put us in the right positions,” Hall added.

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This is the version of Hall Seahawks general manager John Schneider believed he was getting when he utilized the No. 37 overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft on his services. Hall has been a downright difference-maker for Macdonald and defensive coordinator Aden Durde. Having a year under his belt, and benefiting from a coaching staff change has developed him into a more well-rounded defender.

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Watch: Seahawks rookie Derick Hall shares his remarkable story

Seahawks second-round draft pick Derick Hall is lucky to be here.

Seahawks second-round draft pick Derick Hall is lucky to be here – not just going into his first year in the NFL – Hall is fortunate to be alive. Born four months premature, Hall was given a 1% chance to survive by doctors attending his mother. 22 years later, he’s getting ready to play the sport at the highest level.

Yesterday Hall shared his remarkable story on his Twitter account. Watch.

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