From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Iowa CB TJ Hall.<\/p>\n
No. 2 TJ Hall\/CB Iowa 6006, 189 pounds (Fourth-year Senior)
\nMeasurements<\/p>\n
Player
\nHt\/Wt
\nHand Size
\nArm Length
\nWingspan<\/p>\n
TJ Hall
\n6006\/189
\n9 1\/2\u2033
\n30\u2033
\nN\/A<\/p>\n
40-Yard Dash
\n10-Yard Dash
\nShort Shuttle
\n3-Cone<\/p>\n
4.59
\n1.62
\n4.19
\n7.19<\/p>\n
Broad Jump
\nVertical
\nBench Press<\/p>\n
N\/A
\n36\u2033
\nN\/A<\/p>\n
The Good<\/p>\n
\u2013 Fluid athlete that has smooth hip transitions
\u2013 Quick-twitch lateral agility
\u2013 Plays faster than timed speed
\u2013 Good spatial awareness in pattern-matching zones
\u2013 Thrives when he can be aggressive at the line and remain tight to the route stem
\u2013 Demonstrates good eye progression in the zone that limits susceptibility to double moves
\u2013 Disruptive and aggressive at the catch point
\u2013 Good hand-eye coordination to break up the pass at the last moment
\u2013 Excellent run defender
\u2013 Aggressive downhill trigger
\u2013 Violent block shedder on the perimeter
\u2013 Sound and technical tackler that doesn\u2019t miss often<\/p>\n
The Bad<\/p>\n
\u2013 Subpar linear speed with limited vertical explosion
\u2013 Concerning arm length for a perimeter player
\u2013 Shorter arm length limits effectiveness in jam attempts
\u2013 Plays with a reactive mindset rather than anticipatory
\u2013 Demonstrates trouble converting on turnover opportunities
\u2013 Struggles to track the ball over his shoulder
\u2013 Lean frame that has had injury concerns
\u2013 Struggles in the box disengaging against bigger tight ends
\u2013 Operated in a zone-heavy scheme with limited exposure to man coverage<\/p>\n
Stats<\/p>\n
\u2013 2025 stats: 47 tackles, 1 interception, 10 pass deflections, 21 receptions allowed, 48.2 passer rating against, 11 games played
\u2013 Career stats: 75 tackles, 2 interceptions, 12 pass deflections, 45 receptions allowed, 76.4 passer rating against, 42 games played
\u2013 11.4 yards per reception allowed (2025)
\u2013 2.3 percent missed tackle percentage (2025)
\u2013 Two committed penalties (2025)<\/p>\n
Injury History<\/p>\n
\u2013 Suffered a season-ending foot injury during practice that forced him to miss final 8 games (2023) Background<\/p>\n \u2013 Born April 26, 2004 (21 years old) Tape Breakdown<\/p>\n In his first year as a full-time starter, Hall emerged as one of the top-performing cornerbacks in the Big Ten. He is at his best when he\u2019s able to play aggressively in both coverage and run support. In coverage, when he gets his hands on the receiver at the line of scrimmage, he\u2019s able to stay tight to the receiver\u2019s hip through the stem of the route.<\/p>\n However, his physical limitations affect this part of his game, as well. Hall has less-than-ideal arm length, and it significantly impacts his ability to jam at the line of scrimmage. Rather than attacking with an initial jam, he will rely on his footwork to mirror the receiver. This can work for more athletic corners, but his failure to disrupt the receiver early in the rep puts him behind the eight ball from the start.<\/p>\n As a pure man-coverage corner, Hall simply lacks the speed to recover on vertical routes. If he doesn\u2019t affect the receiver early, he can struggle to recover against vertical threats. At the Combine, he ran a 4.59 in the 40-yard dash. Although he plays faster on film than his timed speed suggests, it still isn\u2019t enough for him to consistently maintain leverage against quicker, shiftier receivers.<\/p>\n In the examples below, the result of the play is an incompletion. But most of them occur because of poorly thrown passes that could have resulted in big plays if they were on target.<\/p>\n Hall is much better and more comfortable in zone coverage. Given his limited athletic ceiling on the outside and how well he thrives in zone, a move to safety may be in his future. He does well not to bite on double moves, showing strong eye discipline and refusing to be fooled by window dressing.<\/p>\n In the highlighted example, Hall demonstrates a good sense of spatial awareness and an understanding of when to sink in his zone. He\u2019s able to split the difference between the two closest threats and attack the ball as soon as it\u2019s thrown. One of his main strengths is his aggressive nature when attacking the ball in the air. It hasn\u2019t resulted in many interceptions, but he is consistently disruptive.<\/p>\n Another indicator of his potential move to safety is his effort in the run game. Although he has a slimmer frame, he is violent when triggering downhill on the ball carrier. He is a very reliable tackler who didn\u2019t miss many attempts in college. At safety, there may be a transition period where he struggles to disengage from bigger blockers. But in his role as a boundary corner, he\u2019s shown little issue shedding and attacking.<\/p>\n Conclusion<\/p>\n Overall, Hall projects as a valuable roster piece. Due to limitations in his game, he may never be a consistent starter or a high-end performer, but he will make plays when he\u2019s called on to contribute. He enters the league as a cornerback, which lowers his ceiling given his inexperience in man coverage and limited vertical speed.<\/p>\n If he were to transition to safety, his upside would be much higher. His effectiveness with his eyes on the quarterback consistently shows up on film, and playing in a split-safety rotation would help mask his speed deficiencies. He\u2019s also a very aggressive defender in the run game, capable of navigating traffic to finish plays.<\/p>\n Right away, his best attribute is his mindset. The aggressive, physical temperament he plays with will translate, even in a backup or rotational role. While he continues to refine the technical aspects of his game, he should have an opportunity to carve out a role on special teams, given his reliable tackling.<\/p>\n A stylistic comparison for TJ Hall would be former Hawkeye Desmond King. Both players have speed deficiencies but are very aggressive in how they play the position. The key difference is that King was a ball magnet in college, whereas Hall struggles to finish and convert on his opportunities. Like King, Hall may ultimately need to transition inside if he remains at corner. That path would highlight his playmaking in the run game and his short-area agility while minimizing his lack of long speed.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Endured a bone bruise<\/a> during fall camp but was able to return for the opener (2024)
\u2013 Spotted in a sling<\/a> after the USC game (2025)
\u2013 Dealt with two hand injuries<\/a> and a shoulder injury during the latter half of the year (2025)<\/p>\n
\u2013 3-star prospect after winning team MVP as a senior in high school
\u2013 Took snaps at quarterback and wide receiver while playing defense and returning kicks
\u2013 Won the County\/Metro Athletic Conference Specialist of the Year (2021)
\u2013 Competed in track and field and basketball
\u2013 Flipped his commitment twice, originally committing to Arizona, flipping to Washington, before settling on Iowa
\u2013 Third-team All-Big 10 (2025)
\u2013 Won the Hayden Fry Award (leadership and dedication) and the Hustle Award (effort on special teams and defense) (2025)
\u2013 Won \u201cNext Man Up\u201d Award (backup thrusted into starting role) (2024)
\u2013 Majors in Communication Studies
\u2013 Described as a \u201cgym rat\u201d
\u2013 Film study is his primary hobby
\u2013 Volunteers at youth football camps through his NIL partnerships like RallyFuel
\u2013 His father, Terrence Hall Sr., was a wide receiver at Western Illinois<\/p>\n