T.J. Hall
Our College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Iowa · Big Ten
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Hur | PD | INT | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 315 |
| 2025 | 47 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 95 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Iowa · 2026 draft class
T.J. Hall represents the archetype of an Iowa defensive back-fundamentally sound, physically tough, and scheme-reliable. The 6'0", 190-pound cornerback earned Third Team All-Big Ten honors in 2025 after a productive final season that showcased his strengths as a run defender and zone coverage player. Hall arrived at Iowa as a three-star recruit and developed steadily within the Hawkeyes' defensive system, culminating in a 2025 campaign where he recorded 67 tackles, 2 interceptions, and an impressive 10 pass breakups. His PFF grades tell the story of his strengths: an elite 86.5 run defense grade and a solid 77.8 coverage grade with an exceptional 41.7% completion rate allowed when targeted. What makes Hall intriguing is his ability to diagnose plays quickly and his willingness to support the run-traits that Iowa's defense demands of its corners. He possesses good break ability on the ball and demonstrates physical coverage skills that allow him to compete at the catch point. However, Hall is 23 years old and lacks the elite athleticism of top cornerback prospects in this loaded 2026 class. Iowa's scheme kept him in a box at times, limiting exposure to more diverse coverage responsibilities. His ceiling appears to be that of a quality depth piece and special teams contributor, though a strong Senior Bowl showing could alter that trajectory. In a draft class featuring elite corners like Mansoor Delane, Jermod McCoy, and Avieon Terrell, Hall projects as a late-round or priority free agent selection.
Strengths
- Physical coverage ability with good break on the ball
- Elite run defense grade (86.5 PFF) shows willingness in run support
- 41.7% completion rate allowed when targeted
- 10 pass breakups demonstrate ball skills
- Good vision and processing for diagnosing plays
- Solid technique and movement skills
- Tackles reliably in space
- Third Team All-Big Ten recognition
- Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl invitee
- Fundamentally sound Iowa product
Concerns
- Older prospect at 23 years old
- Lacks elite athleticism compared to top CB prospects
- Iowa scheme kept him in a box limiting development
- Not a dynamic playmaker in coverage
- Limited exposure to diverse coverage responsibilities
- Ceiling appears to be depth and special teams
- Stiff hips may struggle against elite route runners
- Undersized for physical NFL receivers
Honors
Third Team All-Big Ten (2025); Senior Bowl invitee; East-West Shrine Bowl invitee; 3-star recruit
