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Leon Hall
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Hall with the Cincinnati Bengals
No. 29, 25, 20
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born:(1984-12-09)December 9, 1984(age 39)
Oceanside, California,U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Vista(Vista, California)
College:Michigan(2003–2006)
NFL draft:2007/ Round: 1 / Pick: 18
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:542
Pass deflections:117
Interceptions:27
Forced fumbles:6
Fumble recoveries:2
Defensive touchdowns:3
Player stats atPFR

Leon Lastarza Hall(born December 9, 1984) is an American former professionalfootballplayer who was acornerbackin theNational Football League(NFL). He playedcollege footballfor theUniversity of Michigan,and earned consensusAll-Americanhonors. Hall was selected by theCincinnati Bengalsin the first round of the2007 NFL draftand also played for theNew York Giants,San Francisco 49ers,andOakland Raiders.

Early life

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Leon Hall was born inOceanside, California.He attendedVista High Schoolwhere he playedwide receiveranddefensive back.He also played in the 2003U.S. Army All-American Bowl.After high school, he committed to the University of Michigan without taking an official visit.[1]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft11+1⁄4in
(1.81 m) 		193 lb
(88 kg) 		33+3⁄8in
(0.85 m) 		9 in
(0.23 m)		 4.41 s 1.45 s 2.54 s 4.07 s 6.50 s 37.5 in
(0.95 m)		 10 ft 5 in
(3.18 m)		 15 reps
All values fromNFL Combine[2][3][4]

Cincinnati Bengals

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2007

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TheCincinnati Bengalsselected Hall in the first round (18th overall) of the2007 NFL draft.Hall was the second cornerback drafted in 2007, behindPittsburgh'sDarrelle Revis(14th overall). On July 29, 2007, the Bengals signed Hall to a five-year$13.60 million contract with $8.20 million guaranteed.[5]

Hall entered training camp slated as the third cornerback and first-team nickelback on the depth chart.[6]Head coachMarvin Lewisofficially named him the third cornerback and nickelback to begin the season, behindDeltha O'NealandJohnathan Joseph.[7][8]

He made his professional regular season debut and first career start in theCincinnati Bengals'season-opener against theBaltimore Ravensand had three combined tackles, two pass deflections, and a fumble recovery in their 27–20 victory.[9]He earned the start over Johnathan Joseph. On September 23, 2007, Hall recorded two solo tackles, broke up a pass, and made his first career interception off a pass by quarterbackMatt Hasselbeckduring a 24–21 loss at theSeattle Seahawksin Week 4.[9]In Week 9, Hall recorded five combined tackles, a pass deflection, and an interception during a 33–21 loss at theBuffalo Bills.[9]Defensive coordinatorChuck Bresnahannamed him the starting cornerback for Week 10, replacingDeltha O'Nealin the starting lineup.[10][11]In Week 10, he recorded seven solo tackles, broke up two passes, and intercepted a pass byKyle Bollerin the Bengals' 21–7 victory at theBaltimore Ravens.[9]On December 2, 2007, Hall collected a season-high ten combined tackles (seven solo) in a 24–10 loss at thePittsburgh Steelersin Week 13.[9]He finished his rookie season in2007with 68 combined tackles (54 solo), 12 pass deflections, and five interceptions in 16 games and ten starts.[12] Hall finished the 2007 season as the Bengals' interception leader with five and tied a team record for most interceptions in a rookie season.[11]

2008

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Hall entered training camp as a starting cornerback after Deltha O'Neal was granted his release and defensive coordinator Chuck Bresnahan was fired after the defense finished 28th in total yards.[13]Head coach Marvin Lewis officially named Hall and Johnathan Joseph the starting duo to begin the regular season.[14]

On December 21, 2008, Hall recorded two solo tackles, three pass deflections, and made three interceptions during a 14–0 victory at theCleveland Brownsin Week 16.[15]He intercepted three passes by quarterbackKen Dorseythat were originally intended for wide receiver and former Michigan teammateBraylon Edwards.Hall returned the second interception for a 51-yard touchdown in the second quarter, marking his first careerpick six.[16]The following week, he tied a season-high eight solo tackles and a pass deflection during a 16–6 victory against theKansas City Chiefsin Week 17. His three interceptions tied a franchise record for most interceptions in a single game.[17]Hall completed the2007 seasonwith a career-high 75 combined tackles (61 solo), a career-high 24 pass break-ups, three interceptions, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts.[12]

2009

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Defensive coordinatorMike Zimmerretained Hall and Joseph as the starting cornerbacks to begin 2009.[18]He was involved in a memorable play in the Bengals week 1 game against theDenver Broncos.With the Bengals leading 7-6 late in the 4th quarter, the Broncos were attempting to get into field goal range. On 2nd down, Broncos quarterbackKyle Ortonthrew a pass to the outside with Hall in coverage. Hall tipped the pass into the air. However, the ball was tipped in-bounds instead of out of bounds. As a result,Brandon Stokelymade the catch off the ricochet and ran it 87 yards for a go-ahead and game-winning touchdown, giving Denver a 12-7 win. This play is the longest game winning touchdown with under a minute to play in NFL history. In Week 6, Hall collected a season-high 12 combined tackles (ten solo) and deflected a pass during a 28–17 loss to theHouston Texans.The following week, he made seven combined tackles, a season-high four pass deflections, and intercepted two passes by quarterbackJay Cutlerduring a 45–10 win against theChicago Bearsin Week 7.[19]Hall finished the2009 seasonwith 71 combined tackles (58 solo), 24 pass break-ups, two forced fumbles, and a career-high six interceptions.[12]

2010

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Hall and Joseph returned as the Bengals' starting cornerbacks for the third consecutive season and began establishing themselves as a premier cornerback tandem. The AFC North blog ranked them the third best duo in the league behindAl Harris/Charles Woodson(Packers) andDarrelle Revis/Lito Sheppard(Jets).[20][21]

On September 26, 2010, Hall recorded a season-high six combined tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by rookie quarterbackJimmy Clausenin a 20–7 victory at theCarolina Panthersin Week 3.[22]The following week, he recorded two solo tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass bySeneca Wallacein the Bengals' 23–20 loss at theCleveland Brownsin Week 4.[23]Hall completed the2010 seasonwith 44 combined tackles (33 solo), 11 assists, and four interceptions in 16 games and 16 starts.[12][24]

2011

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On September 2, 2011, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Hall to a four-year, $39 million contract extension with $14.10 guaranteed and a signing bonus of $9 million.[25]

Head coachMarvin Lewischose Hall andNate Clementsto be the starting cornerbacks to begin the regular season after Johnathan Joseph departed for theHouston Texansduring free agency.[26]On November 13, 2011, Hall tore his left Achilles tendon in a Week 10 loss against thePittsburgh Steelersand was placed on injured reserve the following day.[27]He ended the season with 32 combined tackles (29 solo), seven pass deflections, and two interceptions in nine games and nine starts.[12]

2012

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Hall returned to training camp in 2012 and saw competition for his starting job from2012 first round pickDre Kirkpatrick.[28]The Bengals also signed free agentsJason AllenandTerence Newmanto bring their total to six cornerbacks who are former first round picks. Head coach Marvin Lewis named Hall andNate Clementsthe starting cornerbacks to start the regular season.[29]

In Week 2, Hall recorded a season-high seven assisted tackle and two pass deflections during a 34–27 victory against theCleveland Browns.[30]He missed two games (Weeks 3–4) after injuring his hamstring in Week 2.[31]On December 23, 2012, Hall deflected a pass and returned an interception for a 15-yard touchdown in the Bengals' 13–10 victory at thePittsburgh Steelersin Week 16.[30]He finished the season with 38 combined tackles (24 solo), 11 passes defensed, two interceptions, and a touchdown in 14 games and 14 starts.[12]

TheCincinnati Bengalsfinished second in theAFC Northwith a 10–6 record and clinched a wildcard berth. On January 6, 2013, Hall started in the AFC Wildcard Game and recorded four solo tackles, a pass deflection, and returned an interception for a 21-yard touchdown in their 19–13 loss at theHouston Texans.[30]

2013

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Defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer retained Hall as a starting cornerback to start the regular season, along with Terence Newman.[32]Hall started in theCincinnati Bengals'season-opener at theChicago Bearsand recorded a season-high seven combined tackles and two pass deflections in their 24–21 loss. He was inactive for two games (Weeks 4–5) due to a hamstring injury. On October 20, 2013, Hall sustained an injury while breaking up a pass toCalvin Johnsonin the first quarter of the Bengals' 27–24 victory at theDetroit Lionsin Week 7.[33]On October 29, 2013, the Cincinnati Bengals officially placed Hall on injured reserve after he was diagnosed with a torn Achilles tendon.[34]Hall was limited to 20 combined tackles (14 solo), five pass deflections, and an interception in five games and five starts.[12]

2014

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Head coach Marvin Lewis retained Hall and Newman as the starting cornerback duo for the second consecutive season, ahead ofAdam "Pacman" Jones,Dre Kirkpatrick, and2014 first round pickDarqueze Dennard.[35]In Week 5, Hall collected a season-high eight combined tackles during a 43–17 loss at theNew England Patriots.He was inactive for the Bengals' Week 10 loss to theCleveland Brownsafter sustaining aconcussionthe previous week.[36]He completed the2014 seasonwith 67 combined tackles (48 solo), eight pass deflections, and an interception in 15 games and 15 starts.[12]

2015

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Defensive coordinatorPaul Guentherheld an open competition for the jobs at starting cornerback after replacing Mike Zimmer who became head coach for theMinnesota Vikings.Hall competed against Adam Jones, Dre Kirkpatrick, and Darqueze Dennard. Head coach Marvin lewis named Hall the third cornerback on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Kirkpatrick and Jones, marking the first time Hall began a season as a backup.[37][38]

On November 29, 2015, Hall recorded six combined tackles, two pass deflections, and returned an interception for a 19-yard touchdown during a 31–7 victory against theSt. Louis Ramsin Week 10. Hall was awarded the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance.[39]Throughout the season, Hall dealt with a back injury and was sidelined for the Bengals' Week 13 win at theCleveland Browns.Hall sustained a concussion during a Week 17 victory against theBaltimore Ravens.[40]He finished the season with 55 combined tackles (44 solo), nine pass deflections, two interceptions, and a touchdown in 15 games and four starts.[12]

TheCincinnati Bengalsfinished atop their division with a 12–4 record. On January 9, 2016, Hall started in the AFC Wildcard Game and recorded two solo tackles and a pass deflection during an 18–16 loss to thePittsburgh Steelers.[41]He received an overall grade of 78.4 from Pro Football Focus in 2015 and primarily played slot corner.[42]

Hall became anunrestricted free agentin 2016 and attended private visits with theDallas CowboysandArizona Cardinals.It was speculated that Hall remain unsigned due to a back surgery he underwent in the beginning of the offseason to repair a disc injury. Hall requiredepiduralsto play throughout the injury in the second half of the season.[43]Hall remained a free agent, but received interest from the Cincinnati Bengals after they lost rookie2016 first round pickWilliam Jackson IIIto injury. It was reported that Hall declined a contract offer to return to the Bengals and chose to sign with the New York Giants instead.

New York Giants

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2016

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On August 4, 2016, theNew York Giantssigned Hall to a one-year contract, $2 million contract with a signing bonus of $115,000.[44][45]

Throughout training camp, Hall competed againstEli AppleandTrevin Wadeto be the first-team nickelback and third cornerback on the depth chart. Head coachBen McAdoonamed Hall the fifth cornerback on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behindJanoris Jenkins,Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie,Eli Apple, and Trevin Wade.[46]

Hall spent the season-opener on special teams, but quickly surpassed Trevin Wade on the depth chart and became the Giants' fourth cornerback option for the following game. On September 16, 2016, Hall recorded five combined tackles and made his first career sack onDrew Breesduring a 16–13 victory against theNew Orleans Saintsin Week 2. In Week 4, he collected a season-high seven combined tackles in the Giants' 24–10 loss at theMinnesota Vikingsin Week 4. He became the third cornerback on the depth chart after Apple injured his hamstring and was sidelined for three games (Weeks 4–5).[47]Hall was surpassed on the depth chart by Trevin Wade andCoty Sensabaughand was a healthy scratch for four games (Weeks 9–12).[48]He finished the season with 31 combined tackles (21 solo), two pass deflections, two sacks, and an interception in 12 games and two starts.[12]Pro Football Focusgave Hall an overall grade of 75.9, which ranked him as the 43rd best cornerback in 2016.[49]

2017

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Hall became an unrestricted free agent after his lone season with the New York Giants. On May 31, 2017, Hall attended a private meeting with theSan Francisco 49ers,but was not signed to contract.[49]

San Francisco 49ers

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On October 10, 2017, theSan Francisco 49erssigned Hall to a one-year, $1 million contract for the league minimum as a ten-year veteran. The 49ers signed Hall after cornerbackAsa Jacksonwas placed on injured reserve.[50][51]Head coachKyle Shanahannamed Hall the fourth cornerback on the depth chart, behindAhkello Witherspoon,Dontae Johnson,andK'Waun Williams.[52]Hall was a healthy scratch for the 49ers' Week 6 loss at theWashington Redskins.On October 19, 2017, the 49ers released Hall, but was re-signed five days later after K'Waun Williams sustained aquadricepsinjury.[53][54]In Week 16, Hall recorded a season-high five solo tackles during a 44–33 win against theJacksonville Jaguars.Hall finished the2017 seasonwith 16 combined tackles (15 solo) and deflected a pass in nine games and one start.[12]He earned an overall grade of 44.2 from Pro Football Focus in 2017.[55]

Oakland Raiders

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On March 29, 2018, theOakland Raiderssigned Hall to a one-year, $1 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $45,000.[56][57]He played in 10 games, starting four, before being placed on injured reserve on November 30, 2018 with a back injury.[58]

NFL career statistics

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Year Team GP Tackles Fumbles Interceptions
Cmb Solo Ast Sck FF FR Yds Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD
2007 CIN 16 68 54 14 0.0 1 0 0 5 16 3.2 12 0 12
2008 CIN 16 75 61 14 0.0 0 1 0 3 87 29.0 50 1 24
2009 CIN 16 71 58 13 0.0 2 0 0 6 47 7.8 26 0 24
2010 CIN 16 44 33 11 0.0 2 0 0 4 19 4.8 22 0 11
2011 CIN 9 32 29 3 0.0 0 1 10 2 15 7.5 15 0 7
2012 CIN 14 38 24 14 0.0 0 0 0 2 61 30.5 44 1 11
2013 CIN 5 20 14 6 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 5
2014 CIN 15 67 48 19 0.0 0 0 0 1 -3 -3.0 -3 0 8
2015 CIN 14 55 44 11 0.0 0 0 0 2 19 9.5 19 1 9
2016 NYG 12 31 21 10 2.0 1 0 0 1 29 29.0 29 0 2
2017 SF 9 16 15 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1
2018 OAK 10 25 22 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 3
Career[59] 142 542 423 119 2.0 6 2 10 27 290 10.7 50 3 117

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