NFL Draft Profile: Cade Hall, Defensive End, San Jose State Spartans
Cade Hall
San Jose State Spartans
#92
Pos: iDL
Ht: 6020
Wt: 262
Hand: 958
Arm: 3258
Wing: 7818
40: 4.90
DOB: 2/25/2000
Hometown: Moragn Hill, CA
High School: Bellarmine Prep
Eligibility: 2023
One-Liner:
Hall has had some desirable snaps during his tenure at SJSU but his tweener size and playstyle makes his NFL evaluation rather difficult.
Evaluation:
Mainly plays as a 4-technique with some snaps in a reduced alignment. Doesn't have the mass to play closer as a 3-technique or the length and structure to be a true edge rusher. Holds up in support as a strong side defensive end, stopping upfield push and mucking up gaps on play-side runs. Has penetrated the backfield with a swift swim move multiple times on tape, showing the ability to work a move in one on one engagements. Has the power to push pocket width on bull rushes. Tends to bite on zone-read cheese, and can be finished by linemen. Gets washed down or put on the ground by reach blocks, struggling to win across face. Hall doesn't have a lot of game-changing traits in his current arsenal but he is a solid run stuffer with some moves to evade blockers. He generates little pocket push and lacks juice and fluidity, making his projection rather limited at the moment.
Grade:
UDFA
Quotes:
“He plays the game with outstanding effort. He is a relentless pass rusher who rushes with an extreme desire to get home. He is just limited athletically.” Drae Harris of The Draft Network.
Background
Cade Hall has NFL pedigree in his veins. His father, Rhett Hall, was a defensive lineman for the University of California before he went on to play eight seasons in the NFL with stints on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Francisco 49ers, and Philadelphia Eagles. Cade’s father Rhett was a part of the 49ers Super Bowl XXIX winning team. While in high school at Bellarmine Prep, Hall was a two-time All-WCAL selection, the 2016 WCAL Most Valuable Defensive Lineman, and the 2015 WCAL Sophomore of the Year. Hall also saw time at tight end and long snapper in high school. Football was not his only sport though, he was a member of the school’s rugby team as a freshman. Hall was a two-star prospect and 284th best player from California per 247 Sports. Hall enrolled at San Jose State after not receiving any offers from power five schools. During his freshman season, he played in all 12 games, starting the last eight which led all freshmen on the team. He led the team in sacks with three and had a tackle in every game except for one. As a sophomore, Hall led started all 12 games, leading the team in tackles for a loss (8). It was not until his junior year that Hall truly stepped up his game. He posted career highs in both sacks (10) and tackles for a loss (12) while only playing seven games due to Covid. This led to Hall being named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Mountain West. He also received Defensive MVP honors in the Mountian West Championship Game after recording three tackles for a loss and two sacks. As a senior, Hall saw his sack numbers dip back to reality, only producing four in 10 games, and also had his lowest tackle for a loss total since his freshman year. Hall did finish the season strong though with 21 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss, two sacks, a fumble recovery, and a forced fumble over his last four games.
