Auburn draft prospect’s intangibles ‘would be welcome addition to any locker room’

Auburn football draft prospect Derick Hall's intangibles are a "welcome addition to any locker room" according to Cat Crave's Evan Birchmore Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Auburn football draft prospect Derick Hall's intangibles are a "welcome addition to any locker room" according to Cat Crave's Evan Birchmore Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Auburn football draft prospect Derick Hall has intangibles that would be a “welcome addition to any locker room” according to Cat Crave’s Evan Birchmore.

“While Hall is by no means a perfect player, his intangibles would be a welcome addition to any locker room and his production is undeniable,” Birchmore wrote. “While he may not become a superstar in the NFL, the edge rusher could turn into a solid piece for several years.”

Birchmore believes Hall could be a good fit for the Carolina Panthers, the NFL franchise Cat Crave covers — making him the second Derick/Derrick from the Plains following former Auburn football star Derrick Brown’s first-round selection in 2020.

“The Carolina Panthers already have one former Auburn defensive lineman named Derrick (Brown) on the roster,” Birchmore wrote. “Adding another could be in the cards in this year’s draft, even if this year’s Derick (Hall) spells his name slightly differently than the Derrick who has been on the team since 2020.”

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There’s a lot to like about Hall according to Birchmore, who sees the 22-year-old’s speed and strength being an asset for the Mississippi native’s pursuit of sacks and more general defensive stops at the next level.

“Hall uses his quickness to get off the ball and then utilizes his strength to get after the quarterback,” Birchmore wrote. “When opposing signal-callers are flushed from the pocket, the prospect has the speed to chase them down and can run sideline to sideline in pursuit.”

Hall didn’t escape criticism altogether, though. Birchmore feels Hall could improve physically and mentally at the next level.

“He will need to improve in both his technique and impact against the run once Hall reaches the NFL,” Birchmore wrote. “Simply overpowering blockers will be mitigated at the next level, and his defensive reads will become even more important for him to continue to be effective in getting into the backfield.”