Browns pick Ohio State football's Mike Hall Jr: NFL draft profile, college stats, highlights

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The Cleveland Browns drafted Ohio State defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. with the 54th overall pick of the NFL draft. Here is a look at the newest Brown.

Mike Hall Jr. height, weight

Hall is listed a 6-foot-3 and 290 pounds.

Michael Hall Jr.'s Ohio State football stats

For his career, he totaled 45 tackles, 10 TFL and 6 sacks.

Sep 3, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. (51) celebrates after sacking Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Tyler Buchner (not pictured) in the fourth quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. (51) celebrates after sacking Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Tyler Buchner (not pictured) in the fourth quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY Sports

Where is Michael Hall Jr. from?

Hall grew up in Northeast Ohio and starred at Streetsboro High School before becoming a Buckeye.

Mike Hall Jr. highlights: What was his best game in college?

Hall was a revelation in the Buckeyes' season-opening win over Notre Dame in 2022. After redshirting as a freshman the previous year, he broke into the rotation and was a major disruption in the Irish’s backfield, penetrating a stout offensive line to finish with two tackles for a loss and a sack.

— Joey Kaufman, The Columbus Dispatch

Sep 3, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) and defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (44) celebrate after a sack by defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. (51) against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the fourth quarter at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 21-10. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) and defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (44) celebrate after a sack by defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. (51) against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the fourth quarter at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 21-10. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports

Where is Michael Hall Jr. scouting report

An integral piece of the defensive line rotation at Ohio State in recent years, Hall emerged as a productive interior pass rusher. Though a bit undersized, his quickness off the line of scrimmage allowed him to lead the Buckeyes in sacks as he broke out as a redshirt freshman in 2022. He was featured more heavily in pass-rush situations than on run downs as he rotated with other tackles. He figures to remain an ideal fit as a three-technique defensive lineman.

Mar 20, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. runs a circle drill during Pro Day at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.
Mar 20, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. runs a circle drill during Pro Day at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

After an injured hamstring kept Hall from working out at the combine, he went through on-field testing at the Buckeyes' pro day last month and was told that he ran the 40-yard dash in the range of 4.75 seconds.

— Joey Kaufman, The Columbus Dispatch

Streetsboro High School's Michael Hall Jr. reacts to teammate Donovan Washington's touchdown in a 54-21 win over Dover in 2020.
Streetsboro High School's Michael Hall Jr. reacts to teammate Donovan Washington's touchdown in a 54-21 win over Dover in 2020.

What else to know about Michael Hall Jr.

  • At Streetsboro High School, he was ranked as the nation’s No. 54 overall player and No. 4-rated defensive tackle as a high school senior in 2020.

  • He was the ninth-ranked overall player in Ohio.

  • Played primarily at defensive tackle for Streetsboro but also played some as an offensive lineman.

  • Led Streetsboro to its first-ever OHSAA playoff win his junior seasons, as the Rockets knocked off St. Vincent-St. Mary and finished that season 11-1.

  • He made 72 tackles, 17 TFLs and 5 sacks.

  • A broken hand cut his senior season short, limiting him to just three games where he totaled 24 tackles and 9 TFLs.

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This article originally appeared on The Repository: Browns take Ohio State's Mike Hall Jr in Round 2, NFL draft profile

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