DeAngelo Hall facts for kids

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DeAngelo Hall

Hall with the Washington Redskins in 2016
No. 21, 23
Position:	Defensive back
Personal information
Born:	(1983-11-19) November 19, 1983 (age 41) Chesapeake, Virginia, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:	Deep Creek (Chesapeake)
College:	Virginia Tech (2001–2003)
NFL Draft:	2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8
Career history
As player:
Atlanta Falcons (2004) Oakland Raiders (2008) Washington Redskins (2008)
As coach:
Carolina Panthers (2023–2024) Assistant defensive backs coach
Career highlights and awards
3× Pro Bowl (2005, 2006, 2010) Washington Commanders 90 Greatest First-team All-American (2003) Big East Special Teams Player of the Year (2003) NFL records Most passes intercepted in a single game: 4 (tied) Most passes intercepted in one half: 4 Most career fumble return yards: 328
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 811 Sacks: 2.0 Forced fumbles: 11 Fumble recoveries: 15 Interceptions: 43 Defensive touchdowns: 10
Player stats at PFR

DeAngelo Eugene Hall (born November 19, 1983) is an American football coach and former defensive back. He recently worked as an assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League (NFL).

Hall played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies. He was picked eighth overall in the 2004 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons. He also played for the Oakland Raiders and the Washington Redskins. Hall played for 14 seasons in the NFL. He was mostly a cornerback but switched to free safety later in his career.

DeAngelo Hall was chosen for the Pro Bowl three times. In 2010, he tied an NFL record by getting four interceptions in one game. All four happened in the second half. He also holds the NFL record for the most yards gained from returning fumbles. After playing, he became a football analyst and a radio broadcaster. He also started coaching.

Early Life and High School Sports

DeAngelo Hall grew up in Chesapeake, Virginia. He went to Deep Creek High School. There, he was a star athlete in football, basketball, and track and field. He played football with future NFL players James Anderson and Darryl Tapp. They all later played together at Virginia Tech.

Football Highlights in High School

As a junior, Hall was a great running back, averaging nearly 10 yards per carry. He also had seven interceptions as a cornerback. He was named the best offensive and defensive player in his district.

In his senior year, Hall scored 30 touchdowns and rushed for over 1,300 yards. He also intercepted nine passes and made over 100 tackles. He helped his team reach the state championship game. After this season, he was recognized as one of the top players in Virginia.

Track and Field Achievements

Hall was also a fast sprinter on the track team. He finished sixth in the 60-meter dash at junior nationals. As a senior, he placed third in the state long jump competition. He was also part of a strong 4 × 100-meter relay team.

College Football Career

DeAngelo Hall played three years at Virginia Tech. He made 190 tackles, broke up 20 passes, and had eight interceptions. He also returned 56 punts for 839 yards and five touchdowns. His punt return yards rank third in Big East Conference history. His five punt return touchdowns are second in conference history.

Hall is one of the few college players to score touchdowns on offense, defense, and special teams. Because of his achievements, he was inducted into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame. He studied secondary education while in college.

Freshman Year Success

Hall started strong at Virginia Tech. He ran the 40-yard dash in a very fast 4.37 seconds. In his first college game, he had three tackles and his first interception. He later made his first start against Temple. He finished his freshman year with 24 solo tackles and three interceptions.

Sophomore Year Performance

As a sophomore, Hall started ten games as a cornerback and returned punts. In the first game, he returned a punt 69 yards for a touchdown. He also returned an interception 49 yards for a touchdown. He was ranked seventh nationally for punt returns. He ended the season with 36 solo tackles and four interceptions. During spring training, he ran an incredible 4.15-second 40-yard dash.

Junior Year Highlights

In his junior year, Hall played both offense and defense in a game. He caught two passes for 41 yards, including a touchdown. In another game, he scored three touchdowns. He set a Virginia Tech and Big East record with two punt return touchdowns. He also had a 24-yard touchdown run on offense. He was named a second-team All-American. He was also a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the nation's best defensive back. He had a career-high 93 tackles that season.

Professional NFL Career

Hall playing for the Atlanta Falcons in 2006.

The Atlanta Falcons picked DeAngelo Hall in the first round of the 2004 NFL draft. He was the eighth player chosen overall. He was the first cornerback drafted that year.

Time with the Atlanta Falcons (2004–2007)

In 2004, the Falcons signed Hall to a five-year contract. He missed the first six games due to a hip injury. He made his NFL debut in October 2004. He got his first career start later that month. In Week 12, he made his first interception, helping the Falcons win. On January 2, 2005, he scored his first touchdown by returning an interception 48 yards. He finished his rookie season with 36 tackles and two interceptions. The Falcons made it to the NFC Championship Game that year.

In 2005, Hall was the top starting cornerback. He had a great game against the Philadelphia Eagles, intercepting a pass and covering Terrell Owens well. He set a career-high with six interceptions that season. He was chosen for his first Pro Bowl.

In 2006, Hall started all 16 games. He had two interceptions in one game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also scored a touchdown by returning an interception 37 yards. He finished the season with 58 tackles and four interceptions.

In 2007, Hall had a difficult moment in a game against the Carolina Panthers. He was penalized multiple times and had heated discussions with coaches. He was fined and benched for part of the next game. Later, he was fined again for showing public support for his former teammate Michael Vick. He finished the season with 70 tackles and five interceptions.

Short Stint with the Oakland Raiders (2008)

Hall in his final game with the Oakland Raiders in 2008

In March 2008, the Atlanta Falcons traded Hall to the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders signed him to a large seven-year contract. He started as a cornerback for the Raiders. On September 21, 2008, he made his first interception for the team. In Week 7, he had eight tackles and sealed a win with another interception.

However, the Raiders released Hall after only eight games. He had 49 tackles and three interceptions during his time there. The Raiders paid him $8 million for those eight games.

Years with the Washington Redskins (2008–2017)

In November 2008, the Washington Redskins signed Hall. He quickly became a starting cornerback. He made his Redskins debut on November 16, 2008, with two tackles and an interception. He finished the 2008 season with 25 tackles and two interceptions for the Redskins.

In 2009, the Redskins signed Hall to a six-year, $54 million contract. He became the team's top starting cornerback. He had seven tackles and an interception in the season opener. He finished the season with 58 tackles and four interceptions.

Hall being named MVP at the 2011 Pro Bowl

The 2010 season was a big one for Hall. He started all 16 games. On October 24, 2010, he tied an NFL record by getting four interceptions in one game against the Chicago Bears. All four happened in the second half. He even returned one for a 92-yard touchdown. His jersey from that game was sent to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He finished the season with a career-high 95 tackles and six interceptions. He was selected for his third Pro Bowl and was named the 2011 Pro Bowl MVP.

In 2011, Hall was named a co-defensive captain. He had a strong season with 90 tackles and three interceptions. After a tough loss, he famously told the press he felt he wasn't playing well enough. He earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors in Week 12.

In 2012, Hall started all 16 games. He made his first career solo sack. He also had a key interception in the endzone to seal a victory. He finished the season with 95 tackles and four interceptions.

In 2013, the Redskins released Hall but then re-signed him to a new contract. He returned as a starting cornerback. He scored a touchdown by returning a fumble 75 yards in the first game. He also had two "pick-six" touchdowns (interceptions returned for touchdowns) that season. He finished with 78 tackles and four interceptions, his 43rd and final career interception.

In 2014, Hall signed a four-year contract extension. However, his season ended early in Week 3 when he tore his Achilles tendon. He re-tore it five weeks later while recovering. He played only three games that season.

In 2015, Hall began playing safety during his recovery. He officially switched to strong safety later in the season. On November 29, 2015, he started his first game as a safety. On December 26, 2015, he scored a touchdown by returning a fumble 17 yards. This made him the first NFL player to have five fumble return touchdowns and five interception return touchdowns in his career. This play also helped the Redskins win their division. He finished the season with 48 tackles.

In 2016, Hall fully transitioned to free safety. In Week 3, he suffered another major injury, tearing the ACL in his right knee. This ended his season after only three games.

In 2017, Hall was placed on the physically unable to perform list to recover. He returned in November and played five games, starting two. He finished his final season with 14 tackles.

On May 14, 2018, DeAngelo Hall officially announced his retirement from the NFL after 14 seasons.

NFL Career Statistics

Regular season

NFL Records Held by DeAngelo Hall

• Most passes intercepted in a single game: 4 (tied with others)
• Most passes intercepted in one half: 4
• Most career fumble return yards: 328
• Second-most career fumble return touchdowns: 5
• Only player with at least five fumble return touchdowns and five interception return touchdowns

Life After Playing Football

After retiring from playing, DeAngelo Hall became a football analyst. He worked for NBC Sports Washington and Fox Sports 1. In June 2019, he joined NFL Network as an in-studio analyst. He also became a gameday radio analyst for the Washington Football Team (now Commanders) in 2020.

On September 1, 2022, Hall was honored by the Washington Commanders. He was inducted into their "90 Greatest Players" list.

In February 2023, Hall began his first coaching job. He joined the Carolina Panthers as an assistant defensive backs coach. He continued in this role through the 2024 season.

Personal Life

DeAngelo Hall was sometimes called "MeAngelo" early in his career. This was because of his outspoken personality. He is a father of six children. He has supported the FIT Kids Act. This law would require schools to report on student physical activity. It would also give children health and nutrition information.

Hall has been friends with former defensive end Darryl Tapp since childhood. They went to the same schools from elementary through college. They even became teammates again on the Redskins in 2013.

Images for kids

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  Hall with the Washington Redskins in 2016

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  Hall playing for the Atlanta Falcons in 2006.

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  Hall in his final game with the Oakland Raiders in 2008

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  Hall being named MVP at the 2011 Pro Bowl