Bryce Hall | CB | Virginia
Elevator Pitch
Hall is a versatile defender on the boundary. He is very physical as a cornerback with his ability to play press man and at the catch point. His ability to blitz and get involved in tackling makes him an attractive target for many teams on day two that are in need of a cornerback.
Vitals
Height | 6-1
Weight | 202
Class | Senior
Strengths
Hall is a long and tall cornerback who can use his length to his advantage. He is able to jam receivers at the line in an effort to reroute the receiver. His ability to suffocate receivers at the line of scrimmage will frustrate them and get off of their game at times. Due to his physicality at the line, smaller receivers will have trouble getting a clean release if he is able to jam them.
Hall is very physical at the catch point on defense. He does a good job of breaking up would be completions that shows his competitive side. In 2018 alone, Hall had 21 passes defended. He can also win the jump ball with receivers that make him a prime target to take on the larger receivers. Shows the ball skills to be an early starter at the NFL level.
He possesses the ability to click and close quickly from his spot on the field. Very physical and capable tackler, Hall isn’t a guy that goes low at the legs in his tackle attempts. He will go in a wrap up with some pop. Also gives something on corner blitzes.
Weaknesses
As with any player with an injury, there is a need for a medical records check. A broken ankle cost him most of his final year at Virginia. That could be a reason that Hall could slip down on some draft boards. With how NFL teams are operating these days, the normal medical re-check won’t occur and teams will be relying on outside information to make an informed decision.
Needs to work on his footwork when transitioning from the jam to his backpedal. This does allow some separation and he doesn’t have elite closing speed to make up for it. Needs to play with better discipline in off man coverage when he doesn’t get to jam them at the line.
