Eagles sign Air Force WR Chad Hall
by JasonB on Mar 11, 2010 5:04 PM EST
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The Eagles made a minor, yet interesting move today with the signing of WR Chad Hall. Hall hasn't played football for a couple years, but that's because he was fulfilling a 2 year commitment in United States Air Force. He was a second lieutenant at Hill Air Force Base in Salt Lake City. Before that however, he did have a very productive college career. From PE.com
He was the only player in the nation to lead his team in rushing yards (1,478), receiving yards (50/524) and all-purpose yards (2,683) in that 2007 season. He also scored 16 touchdowns as he broke the school records that year for rushing yards in a single game (275) and all-purpose yards in a single game (333). He finished as the school's all-time leader in all-purpose yards with 4,098.
Hall is likely a long shot to make the team next year, but if he did I'd be willing to bet he'd have a lot of fans. Not only has he served our country in the armed forces, he sounds like an all around good guy.
"I'm definitely excited to be an Eagle. It's a great offense to be in. I'm looking forward to learn it," Hall said. "I'm in better shape (than I was two years ago). Physically, I'm stronger. I weigh more and it's all good weight. I've been working out constantly for the last year and a half. It's not like I've been taking a break or anything.
"Besides the Air Force, which was my primary mission, after that my one goal, my one dream in life was to get back on the field and play in the NFL."
Hall actually played both RB & WR as well being Air Force's primary kick returner. In the NFL he'll focus on slot WR and will likely be in the mix to return kicks as well. Best of luck to him for sure.
Check out some highlights of Hall after the jump.
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Honored to have him on the team.
I really hope he can make the team, although with our WR squad, it will be very difficult. Maybe he’ll be able to take Reggie Brown’s old spot.
The best of luck to you, and thank you for your service.
Brent Celek > Chuck Norris
i'm actually liking this offseason..
as i think other eagles fans are.
The Eagles WILL redeem themselves in the '10-'11 season, with a win at SuperBowl 45 in Dallas!
But we didn’t sign Julius Peppers, Chester Taylor, Karlos Dansby, or Antrel Rolle! The Eagles FO has no idea what they’re doing.
I am the people's troll :3™
who cares?
we caught a marlin!!!!!!!
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
"I'm trading Kolb to Buffalo for Cribbs"- the brilliant Trade Kolb
by wild_eagle on Mar 11, 2010 5:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
yeah, no idea!
they suck!
The Eagles WILL redeem themselves in the '10-'11 season, with a win at SuperBowl 45 in Dallas!
Am I the only person who can assume that the birds are trying to get rid of Curtis? Seems to me like a move to make our bottom receiver corps cheaper. I would love Hal to make the team as the 4th or 5th.
"NO HONOR"
"We will steal the show, jolly Rogers go, we are wolves of the sea."
no, we all assume Curtis is gone.
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
"I'm trading Kolb to Buffalo for Cribbs"- the brilliant Trade Kolb
I'm from
Utah. Saw this guy play BYU and the other Mountain West Conference teams. The kid is explosive and he flies. He has potential, he could be a great KR man but I think he could be a pretty solid guy to have for depth. Just my 2 cents.
For the Love of the Game
Great to see....
Fellow airmen making something happen in other things…this guy is automatically a favorite player of mine.
Desean is Rampage Jackson on a rampage outside of the cage
by birdsflyinhigh2590 on Mar 11, 2010 6:45 PM EST via mobile reply actions
no way
because he’s small, shifty and white?
jeremy bloom was a model/skiier/football player.
this guy is a lieutenant in the air force. they are completely different mentally and physically. they may have similar “skills” but i have more hope for an impact from this guy than from bloom.
I gotta admit, that was my first thought too
A better, stronger version.
Yes on small/shifty/white, but also both spent time away from the game between college in the Rocky Mountains and becoming an Eagle, and also because they might excel at KOR if not WR.
I don’t think that’s an insult unless you take it to mean he’ll ultimately fail.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
Its the wrong service... but
can you say special teams grunt?
Speedy guy that is tough and hard worker, I’ll be rooting for him to make the team.
Sorry
he doesn’t have the speed to be in the NFL, I want him to prove me wrong, but I don’t think he will.
Great signing!
Chad Hall will win all of you over. He is a high-character, hard-working, talented player. He will impress everyone in training camp, make the team, and work diligently to get on the field. When he does, he won’t disappoint. He can contribute at returner, running back, and receiver. He’s a guy that is easy to root for, and when you see him play, you’ll be doing just that. And, you’ll appreciate the foresight of the Eagles in signing him.
Might be real
Hard to tell but as an AF season ticket holder and displaced Iggles fan I think Chad Hall might be the real deal. He sort of languished during the last few years of the Fisher DeBerry era here at Air Force. However, he was "discovered" when Troy Calhoun took over (former Gary Kubiak protege with the Texans.) We started reading in the local paper how Calhoun was impressed with his footbal skills. After two or three games they started putting plays in to exploit his skills. Completely opened up the offense with some nifty moves and ability to make people miss. The Falcons went from 4-8 to 8-4 with the same players Fischer had the year before. OK it wasn’t the SEC, but the Mountain West includes BYU, Utah, and TCU, plus Navy is always respectable.
I like it
He is short and cuts like the best out there. Could be difficult tackling him on kickoffs. But he is little..so one nice hit could put a damper in his day.
hope he makes the team!
seems like he could help us out on special teams, and if we sign baskett.. well we can’t use baskett on kickoffs, after superbowl 44..
The Eagles WILL redeem themselves in the '10-'11 season, with a win at SuperBowl 45 in Dallas!
I remember him being a go-to guy using AF
on my NCAA Football ’08 for the PS2. That is the extent of my expertise on this subject.
Thanks for sharing
(is actually not being sarcastic, that was funny)
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
AFA v. Cal (Hall v. Jackson)
There’s one other interesting note regarding Chad, and it involves DeSean. Interestingly, DeSean’s Cal team played Air Force in DeSean’s last college football game. The stated goal of Cal’s coach, Jeff Tedford, was to stop Chad Hall. Cal commited a couple of players to spy him. That’s how much he was respected by a PAC-10 team. Air Force was leading until the third quarter when its senior quarterback suffered a terrible kneee injury, and DeSean Jackson led the comeback for a Cal win, 42-36. It will be fun to see both DeSean and Chad on the same team. They know each other from the playing field.
Hall trains @ Gym Jones
Thats the place who trained the “300” Movie actors…pretty sweet stuff.
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