Nate Hall, OLB, Northwestern #32
6016, 230, 4.82
Notes: From Toledo, OH. Redshirted as a true freshman in 2014. Appeared in every game and started the final 4 at outside linebacker, with 56 tackles, 2.5 TFL and 2 PBU in 2015. Appeared in all 13 games, starting 8 at SAM linebacker, recording 73 tackles, 6 TFL and 2 PBU in 2016. Started all 12 games making 79 tackles, 16.5 TFL, 5 sacks, 8 PBU and 1 FR in 2017. Suffered a torn right ACL in the Music City Bowl against Kentucky and underwent surgery.
Positives: Agile and athletic. Has become very disruptive. Reads quickly and flies to the ball. Active and aggressive. Good open-field tackler. Shows good instincts on pass defense.
Negatives: Lacks elite size and speed. Coming back from knee surgery.
Summary: Smart, sound, instinctive all-around linebacker prospect.
