Chris Hall (defensive back) facts for kids

Charles Christopher Hall (born April 25, 1970) is a former American football player. He played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. Chris Hall was chosen by the Cowboys in the 1992 NFL draft. He also played college football at East Carolina University. Later, Hall was part of the Frankfurt Galaxy in the World League of American Football (WLAF).

Early Life and Sports

Chris Hall grew up in New Jersey. He went to Pemberton Township High School. There, he was a talented athlete who played three different sports.

• He played football, where he was a running back.
• He also played basketball as a small forward.
• And he competed in track and field.

In his final year of high school, he was recognized as one of the best players in the state for football. He was also a top player in his conference for basketball.

College Football Career

Chris Hall earned a football scholarship to East Carolina University. Even though he was recruited to play as a running back, he quickly became a key player on defense.

• In his first year, he became a starter as a cornerback.
• Sporting News magazine even called him one of the best new cornerbacks in the country.
• He caught 3 interceptions that year. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player.

During his third year, he was second on his team in tackles. He made 85 tackles and caught 2 interceptions. He also broke up 8 passes, which means he stopped the ball from reaching the receiver. In one game against the University of South Carolina, he made 20 tackles, which was his personal best.

In his final year of college, he caught 3 more interceptions. He helped his team have an amazing season with 11 wins and only 1 loss. This was the best record in the school's history. His team was even ranked 9th in the country. He had several games with many tackles, including 12 against the University of Illinois.

Chris Hall finished his college career with 9 interceptions. He also set a school record with 26 passes defended. He recovered 4 fumbles too.

Professional Football

The Dallas Cowboys picked Chris Hall in the ninth round of the 1992 NFL draft. They wanted to change his position from cornerback to safety. The Cowboys drafted seven defensive backs that year.

• He was first released by the Cowboys in August 1992.
• He was signed again in April 1993.
• But he was released again in October 1993.

After his time with the Cowboys, Hall played for the Frankfurt Galaxy. This team was part of the World League of American Football (WLAF). He was a star player for the Galaxy.

• He led the league in interceptions in 1995 with 8.
• He tied for the league lead in interceptions in 1996 with 4.
• He also tied for the league lead in interceptions in 1997 with 4.