DeAngelo Hall facts for kids
Hall with the Washington Redskins in 2016
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| Position: | Assistant defensive backs coach | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | November 19, 1983 Chesapeake, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Deep Creek (Chesapeake) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Virginia Tech (2001–2003) | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8 | ||||||||||||
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DeAngelo Hall (born November 19, 1983) is an American football coach and a former professional football player. He played as a defensive back (meaning he played in the defensive backfield, usually as a cornerback or safety) in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. He is currently an assistant defensive backs coach for the Carolina Panthers.
Hall played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies. He was picked by the Atlanta Falcons as the eighth overall player in the 2004 NFL draft. After playing for the Falcons, he briefly played for the Oakland Raiders before joining the Washington Redskins in 2008. He played for the Redskins until he retired after the 2017 season.
During his career, DeAngelo Hall was invited to the Pro Bowl three times. In 2010, he made NFL history by getting four interceptions in a single game, which tied a league record. He also holds the NFL record for the most yards gained from returning fumbles in his career.
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Early Life and High School Sports
DeAngelo Hall grew up in Chesapeake, Virginia. He went to Deep Creek High School where he was a star athlete in three different sports: football, basketball, and track and field. He even played alongside future NFL players James Anderson and Darryl Tapp at Deep Creek, and later at Virginia Tech.
Football Talents in High School
As a junior in high school, DeAngelo was amazing on the football field. He played as a running back and gained nearly 10 yards every time he carried the ball. On defense, as a cornerback, he caught seven interceptions. 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 grabbed nine interceptions and made over 100 tackles. He helped his team reach the state championship game. After this great season, he was named the Tidewater Player of the Year and was ranked as one of the top players in Virginia.
Track and Field Achievements
DeAngelo was also a very fast sprinter on the track team. He finished sixth in the 60-meter dash at the junior nationals. As a senior, he placed third in the state long jump competition. His speed helped him excel in football as well.
College Career at Virginia Tech
DeAngelo Hall played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies for three years. He was a very versatile player, meaning he could do many things well on the field. He made 190 tackles, broke up 20 passes, and caught eight interceptions. He also returned 56 punts for 839 yards and scored five touchdowns on punt returns.
Hall is one of the few college football players ever to score touchdowns on offense, defense, and special teams during his college career. Because of his amazing achievements, he was inducted into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame.
Freshman Year Highlights
DeAngelo started his college career strong. In his very first game, he made three tackles and got his first college interception. He later made his first start against Temple, where he had many tackles and another interception. He played in all 11 games his freshman year, showing how talented he was right away.
Sophomore Year Success
In his second year, Hall became a starter at cornerback and also returned punts. In the first game of the season, he returned a punt 69 yards for a touchdown! He also returned an interception 49 yards for another touchdown in the same game. He was ranked seventh in the nation for punt returns, averaging 16 yards per return. He finished the season with 36 solo tackles and four interceptions.
Junior Year Achievements
As a junior, DeAngelo Hall became one of the few players at Virginia Tech to play on both offense and defense in the same game. He caught two passes for 41 yards, including a touchdown. In one game against Syracuse, he scored three touchdowns: two on punt returns (setting a school record!) and one on a 24-yard run. He also had a game where he forced a fumble, recovered it, and ran it back for a touchdown.
After this impressive season, Hall was named a second-team All-American. He was also a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, which is given to the best defensive back in the country.
Professional Career in the NFL
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | ||||||
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| 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
202 lb (92 kg) |
31+3⁄8 in (0.80 m) |
9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) |
4.34 s | 1.53 s | 2.53 s | ||||||
| All values from NFL Combine | ||||||||||||
Atlanta Falcons (2004–2007)
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The Atlanta Falcons picked DeAngelo Hall in the first round of the 2004 NFL draft, as the eighth player overall. In his first season, he made 35 tackles and two interceptions. He also became the youngest player ever to return an interception for a touchdown.
In 2005, Hall had a great season and was chosen for his first Pro Bowl. He even won the "NFL's Fastest Man Competition" at the Pro Bowl, showing off his incredible speed. He was known for his exciting plays and tight coverage against top receivers.
Oakland Raiders (2008)
In 2008, the Falcons traded DeAngelo Hall to the Oakland Raiders. He signed a big contract with them, but he only played half a season before the Raiders decided to release him.
Washington Redskins (2008–2017)
Just a few days after being released by the Raiders, Hall signed a contract with the Washington Redskins in November 2008. This was special for him because the Redskins were his favorite NFL team when he was a kid. In his first game with the Redskins, he intercepted a pass.
2009 Season
In 2009, DeAngelo Hall signed a six-year contract to stay with the Redskins. This showed that the team believed in him as a key player for their defense.
2010 Season and Record-Breaking Game
One of Hall's most famous games happened in 2010 against the Chicago Bears. In that game, he caught four interceptions from quarterback Jay Cutler, which tied an NFL record! He even returned one of those interceptions 92 yards for a touchdown. His jersey from that game was sent to the Pro Football Hall of Fame to be displayed.
Later that season, Hall was named a co-captain for the Redskins' defense. After the season, he was named the 2011 Pro Bowl MVP (Most Valuable Player) because of his great performance, which included an interception and a fumble returned for a touchdown.
2011 Season
Hall continued as a co-defensive captain in 2011. After a tough loss, he openly said he needed to play better. He then had a fantastic game against the Seattle Seahawks, making five tackles, breaking up five passes, and getting an interception. This earned him the NFC Defensive Player of the Week award. He finished the season with 90 tackles and three interceptions.
2012 Season
In 2012, Hall started playing more as a nickelback, a position that covers slot receivers. He made several key interceptions that season, including one in the endzone to secure a win against the Minnesota Vikings. In a Thanksgiving game against the Dallas Cowboys, he intercepted a pass and then recovered an onside kick, helping the Redskins win.
2013 Season
The Redskins released Hall in March 2013 due to salary cap reasons, but he re-signed with them just a few weeks later. He had another great season, returning a fumble 75 yards for a touchdown in Week 1. He also intercepted passes for touchdowns against the Detroit Lions and the Denver Broncos. He finished 2013 with 78 tackles and four interceptions.
Later Seasons and Position Change (2014–2017)
In 2014, Hall signed a four-year contract extension. However, his season was cut short by a torn Achilles tendon injury. He re-tore his Achilles while recovering, which was a tough setback.
In 2015, Hall made a big change and switched from playing cornerback to safety full-time. This move allowed him to use his skills in a new way. In a game against the Philadelphia Eagles, he scooped up a fumbled ball and returned it for a touchdown. This play made him the first player in NFL history to score five touchdowns from fumble recoveries and five from interception returns! This touchdown also helped the Redskins win their division title.
Unfortunately, in 2016, Hall suffered another serious injury, tearing his ACL in his knee. He was placed on injured reserve, ending his season early. He returned for five games in 2017, his final season, before announcing his retirement from playing professional football.
NFL Career Statistics
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Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | Tackles | Fumbles | Interceptions | |||||||||||
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| Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | FF | FR | Yds | TD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | PD | |||
| 2004 | ATL | 10 | 35 | 28 | 7 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 48 | 1 | 6 |
| 2005 | ATL | 15 | 65 | 58 | 7 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 86 | 1 | 6 | 177 | 29.5 | 65 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 | ATL | 16 | 58 | 51 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 4 | 131 | 32.8 | 60 | 1 | 12 |
| 2007 | ATL | 16 | 70 | 63 | 7 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 56 | 1 | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 33 | 0 | 16 |
| 2008 | OAK | 8 | 48 | 43 | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 21 | 0 | 13 |
| WAS | 7 | 25 | 20 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2009 | WAS | 13 | 58 | 46 | 12 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 114 | 28.5 | 44 | 0 | 9 |
| 2010 | WAS | 16 | 95 | 65 | 30 | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 1 | 6 | 92 | 15.3 | 92 | 1 | 16 |
| 2011 | WAS | 16 | 90 | 65 | 25 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 26 | 0 | 16 |
| 2012 | WAS | 16 | 95 | 68 | 27 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 27 | 0 | 14 |
| 2013 | WAS | 16 | 78 | 57 | 21 | 0.0 | 3 | 1 | 75 | 1 | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 26 | 2 | 13 |
| 2014 | WAS | 3 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | WAS | 11 | 48 | 39 | 9 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | WAS | 3 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | WAS | 5 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Career | 171 | 811 | 636 | 175 | 2.0 | 11 | 13 | 328 | 5 | 43 | 838 | 19.5 | 92 | 5 | 132 | |
NFL Records
- Most passes intercepted in a single game: 4 (tied with several other players)
- 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 started a new career as a football analyst. He worked for TV networks like NBC Sports Washington and Fox Sports 1. In 2019, he joined NFL Network as an in-studio analyst for shows like NFL Total Access. He also became a radio announcer for the Washington Commanders' games in 2020.
In 2022, DeAngelo Hall was honored by the Washington Commanders. He was added to their "90 Greatest Players" list, celebrating the team's 90th anniversary.
In 2023, Hall began his first coaching job. He joined the Carolina Panthers as an assistant defensive backs coach. He continues to work with the Panthers' coaching staff.
Personal Life
DeAngelo Hall is a father of six children. He has supported efforts to encourage physical activity and healthy eating for kids, like the FIT Kids Act. He has been close friends with former defensive end Darryl Tapp since they were children. They even played together in elementary school, high school, college, and later as teammates on the Redskins.
