Bryan Hall (gridiron football) facts for kids
Hall with the Baltimore Ravens
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||
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| Born: | September 12, 1988 Carbondale, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 280 lb (127 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Paducah Tilghman (Paducah, Kentucky) | ||||
| College: | Arkansas State | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2011 | ||||
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| CFL status: | International | ||||
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Bryan Hall was born on September 12, 1988. He is an American former professional football player. He played as a linebacker in both the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL). Bryan played college football for the Arkansas State Red Wolves. In 2011, he joined the NFL's Baltimore Ravens. He also played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts in the CFL.
Early Life and High School Football
Bryan Hall grew up in Paducah, Kentucky. He went to Tilghman High School there. He was a very active player on the football team. Bryan played as a linebacker during his junior and senior years. He earned a "letter" for playing well for four years.
College Football Career
Bryan Hall played college football for four years. He attended Arkansas State University. During his time there, he made 124 tackles. He also had 16 sacks, which means he tackled the opposing team's quarterback 16 times. He forced 4 fumbles and even caught one interception.
Freshman Year (2007)
In his first year, Bryan played in many games. He finished the season with 10 tackles.
Sophomore Year (2008)
After his first year, Bryan was named the team's Most Improved Defensive player. This was a big honor for him. He ended the season with 39 tackles and 6 sacks. He also got one interception. In a game against Texas A&M on August 30, 2008, he made 5 tackles and one sack. Arkansas State won that game 18–14.
Junior Year (2009)
In his third year, Bryan was chosen for the Second-team All-Sun Conference. This means he was one of the best players in his college conference. He had 30 tackles and 2.5 sacks that year. On September 5, 2009, he made 4 tackles and 1.5 sacks. Arkansas State won that game by a lot, 61–0.
Senior Year (2010)
Bryan had a great final year in college. He finished with 45 tackles, 8.5 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles. On October 23, 2010, he made 6 tackles and 2 sacks against Florida Atlantic. Arkansas State won that game 37–16. In another game on November 2, 2010, he had 7 tackles, a sack, and 2 forced fumbles. Arkansas State won that game 51–24.
Professional Football Journey
Playing for the Baltimore Ravens (NFL)
Bryan Hall started his professional career in the National Football League (NFL). On July 28, 2011, he signed with the Baltimore Ravens. He worked hard to make the team. On September 1, 2012, he officially became part of the Ravens' 53-man roster. He played his first NFL game on October 21, 2012, against the Houston Texans. Before the 2013 season, he changed his position from defensive end to inside linebacker.
Time in the Canadian Football League (CFL)
After his time in the NFL, Bryan moved to the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2014–2015)
Bryan signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on May 31, 2014. In his first year in the CFL, he made 35 tackles and 4 sacks. He had a similar performance in 2015, with 35 tackles and 3 sacks.
Toronto Argonauts (2016)
In February 2016, Bryan joined the Toronto Argonauts. He played in 17 games for them. He made 33 tackles, 4 sacks, and forced 1 fumble.
Calgary Stampeders (2017)
Bryan Hall signed with the Calgary Stampeders on March 16, 2017.
