Bottom Line

We didn’t see Hall for long in 2022. When active, though, he showed flashes of brilliance – both as a rusher and a receiver.

His first year back from a Week 7 ACL tear might prove rocky. Dalvin Cook joined in August to provide serious touch competition.

Still, throughout summer, all indications are that Hall's remained setback-free. While a slow start is likely, Hall could quickly emerge as a weekly RB2 alongside new QB Aaron Rodgers.

What We Learned Last Year

• The Jets selected Hall in Round 2, making him the RB1 in the ‘22 class.
• RB Michael Carter entered last September as New York’s lead back. But one month in, Hall established himself as the RB1.
• In seven games, Hall ranked as a top-16 PPR RB five times.
• Among 54 RBs with 80+ carries, Hall ranked first in yards per carry, first in Elusive Rating, and first in yards after contact per attempt.
• Hall struggled with drops as a pass catcher (five). But he ranked second at the position in yards per route run, boosted by a 79-yard reception.
  • Hall played only sparingly outside of the backfield, seeing nine slot snaps; 12 out wide.
• In Week 7, he suffered a torn left ACL and a meniscus injury against Denver.
• It’s the first major injury of Hall’s career. He appeared in 36 games across three years at Iowa State.

What to Expect in 2023

• Hall’s 2023 outlook largely depends on health.
• All offseason, the news out of New York suggests he’ll play Week 1.
  • In late May, HC Robert Saleh said he’s optimistic on Hall’s Week 1 availability.
  • Saleh added that Hall hit 22 MPH on the GPS during rehab. Impressive.
• The Jets return Michael Carter for year three. He averaged just 3.5 yards per carry on 114 attempts in 2022.
• Pittsburgh RB Israel Abanikanda joined the squad as a Round 5 pick. He brings impressive long-range speed – but he’s not a threat to steal touches from a healthy Hall.
• Zonovan Knight returns as another depth piece. His role grew down the stretch in 2022, but he’s a replacement-level player.
• Most notably, New York inked Dalvin Cook to a one-year deal in August. Earning over $7 million, he's locked into a sizable role. Still, his durability at 28 (plus a history of shoulder injuries) is a major concern.
• QB Aaron Rodgers joined to give this unit a major lift. Despite a down year in 2022, we’re not betting on Rodgers being washed.He’s just one year removed from an MVP season in Green Bay and played through a thumb fracture for most of 2022.
• Rodgers’ presence boosts a 2022 unit that ranked 25th in yards per game; 29th in points per game.
• The Packers replaced OC Mike LaFleur with former Broncos HC Nathaniel Hackett.
  • Hackett was OC for three seasons in Green Bay, so he brings familiarity for Rodgers.
• Hall will run behind an O-line that looks improved.
  • The Jets added rookie C Joe Tippmann in Round 2.
  • The team is optimistic they’ll get more out of former Round 1 OT Mekhi Becton.
• We’ll keep an eye on 38-year-old OT Duane Brown, though. He underwent offseason shoulder surgery and isn’t a Week 1 lock.