Former Baylor defensive tackle Gabe Hall was one of seven undrafted free agents signed by the Philadelphia Eagles after this year’s draft, and he’s quickly becoming a top name to monitor when training camp rolls around. Philadelphia Eagles after this year’s draft, and he’s quickly becoming a top name to monitor when training camp rolls around.
Ryan Fowler of Bleacher Report selected one undrafted free agent “most likely” to make the roster of each NFL team. For the Eagles, he chose Hall. “While Roseman spent a third-round pick on Houston Christian’s Jalyx Hunt, Baylor’s Gabe Hall should have an opportunity to earn a roster spot this fall as well,” Fowler wrote, adding: Gabe Hall is a very large man at 6’6″ and 291 pounds. He has the versatility and strength needed on the defensive line to be an asset on passing downs.
The Eagles need a replacement for Fletcher Cox, and Hall could be helpful in that role.
The retirement of Fletcher Cox has left a big gap in the Eagles' defensive line. They have young defensive tackles like Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter, and Hall could earn a spot with a strong training camp.
Last season, Hall played in 12 games with Baylor and had 17 total tackles, 3.5 for loss, a pass defensed, and 2.0 sacks. In 2023, he had 19 hurries in 259 pass rush snaps, showing that he was still disruptive in the middle despite lower production.Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said they are relying on players in the middle of the defense, including some of the young guys like Hall.
Top DTs according to the team’s official website and Jordan Davis has leadership qualities, and they count on some of their young players. We’ll see if those “young guys” include Hall. We’ll see if those “young guys” include Hall.
In A Look at the List of UDFAs Signed By the Philadelphia Eagles In addition to Hall, the Eagles signed former Maryland tackle Gottlieb Ayedze, former Tennessee tight end McCallan Castles, former LSU safety Andre’ Sam, former Georgia running back Kendall Milton, ex-Howard offensive tackle Anim Dankwah, and another converted OT in Laekin Vakalahi, a former rugby star from Australia.
Per PFFIt’ll be interesting to monitor the team’s UDFAs over the coming months. Roseman and company have had success finding solid contributors who went undrafted, including safety
Reed Blankenship and wide receiver/punt returner.
Britain Covey
Blankenship turned into a reliable starter, while Covey emerged as a special teams playmaker last year after leading the league in punt return yards (417).
It’s too early to say whether Hall can become another UDFA success story for the Eagles, much less help Philly’s other young DTs replace Cox, but the excitement is already building.
Gabe Hall, a ex-player for Baylor's defense, was picked up by the Philadelphia Eagles as one of seven undrafted free agents after the draft this year. He's getting attention as a top player to watch during training camp. Ryan Fowler from Bleacher Report chose one undrafted free agent who has the highest chance of making the roster for each NFL team. also signed former Maryland tackle Gottlieb Ayedze, former Tennessee tight end McCallan Castles, former LSU safety Andre’ Sam, former Georgia running back Kendall Milton, ex-Howard offensive tackle Anim Dankwah and another converted OT in Laekin Vakalahi, a former rugby star from Australia.
It’ll be interesting to monitor the team’s UDFAs over the coming months. Roseman and company have had success finding solid contributors who went undrafted, including safety Reed Blankenship and wide receiver/punt returner Britain Covey.
Blankenship turned into a reliable starter, while Covey emerged as a special teams playmaker last year after leading the league in punt return yards (417).
It’s too early to say whether Hall can become another UDFA success story for the Eagles much less help Philly’s other young DTs replace Cox, but the hype train is already rolling.
