Is this DL prospect a perfect fit with Chicago Bears new scheme?
According to Aaron Wilson, the Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams was at the Houston Pro Day to see two players, one mainly being Logan Hall. Hall is a projected top 50 pick and was noted after his pro day workout that he models his game after DeForest Buckner, someone who was close with Williams, as well as head coach Matt Eberflus. Will the Bears find their next version in Logan Hall?
Logan Hall’s stats and athletic profile
According to Pro Football Focus, last season Hall spent 376 snaps in the B-gap, 106 snaps over or outside the tackle, and 24 snaps in the a-gap. He played 1,194 snaps over the past three seasons with 56% coming as a pass rusher.
Below you can see his stats, and that he was able to get onto the field as a true freshman. Hall has played in a 3-4 and 4-3 front throughout his four-year run as a starter.
Thanks to MockDraftable we can see how athletic Logan Hall looks compared to other defensive linemen that worked out at the NFL combine in past seasons.
For an interior defensive lineman, Logan Hall is long and thin. When you compare him to a defensive lineman, his weight is above average, and his athletic measurements are not as strong. Compared to interior linemen he will have to win with athleticism due to his frame, but the NFL combine says that this is a possibility. He tested well above average in almost every area. His 10-yard split, as well as his agility drills, speak the most about his quick movement skills off of the line of scrimmage.
Strengths that Logan Hall brings to the NFL
You can see the athleticism on full display when Logan Hall is able to get off of the football with explosiveness. He was often miscast in the Houston defense, but when you saw his ability to shoot gaps and get into the backfield it was arguably his best trait.
Hall used that explosiveness to get under the lineman and drive them back. Hall has violent hands and knows how to use them. He can slaps linemen hard and often get their arms away from him with his vicious attacks.
His game is predicated on living in the backfield, and his athleticism shows that this is an area where he can continue to find success.
Weaknesses where Logan Hall must adapt in the NFL
The downside with Logan Hall is that he may end up as a tweener who can never really find a role. He spent a lot of his time in a 3-4 front and is still a bit raw when it comes to the role that he would likely be playing in the NFL.
While he can get into the backfield quickly, it comes with the hit-and-miss component. He is not as gap strong, and while that comes with his playing style, it also comes because he is not as strong against thicker offensive lineman.
When he is not rushing the passer he can get stood up quickly and lose the leverage game with his higher cut build. This makes him a negative in the run game if he cannot get into the backfield quick enough to disrupt the play. The right role, as well as the right coaching and progression, are key for his success in the NFL.
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