Chris Hall (defensive back)

Not to be confused with Chris Hall (offensive lineman).
Chris Hall
No. 38
Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Date of birth: (1970-04-25) April 25, 1970
Place of birth: Fort Dix, New Jersey
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school: Pemberton Township (NJ)
College: East Carolina
NFL Draft: 1992 / Round: 9 / Pick: 250
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Charles Christopher Hall (born April 25, 1970) is a former American football quarterback who played one season with the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Cowboys in the ninth round of the 1992 NFL Draft. He played college football at East Carolina University. Hall was also a member of the Frankfurt Galaxy of the World League of American Football (WLAF). He won Super Bowl XXVIII with the Cowboys over the Buffalo Bills.

Early years

Hall attended Pemberton Township High School in Pemberton Township, New Jersey. He moved on to East Carolina University, where he was recognized as one of the country's top freshman cornerbacks by the Sporting News and became a three-year starter.[1] As a junior he registered 85 tackles (second on the team), 2 interceptions and 8 passes defensed (led the team).

Professional career

Hall was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 9th round (250th overall) of the 1992 NFL Draft, with the intention of converting him into a safety.[2] He was waived on August 24, 1992.[3] He was re-signed on April 20, 1993,[4] before being waived on October 13.[5] Hall later played for the WLAF's Frankfurt Galaxy, leading or tying for the league lead in interceptions in three years: 8 in 1995, 4 in 1996 and 4 in 1997.

References

  1. Narducci, Mark (October 27, 1989). "Area Players Making Presence Felt At East Carolina". articles.philly.com. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
  2. "Dallas / Cowboys have signed top six picks". The Victoria Advocate. April 28, 1992. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  3. "Transactions". The Free Lance-Star. August 25, 1992. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
  4. "Cowboys re-sign Hall". Reading Eagle. April 21, 1993. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
  5. "Transactions". Gettysburg Times. October 14, 1993. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
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