NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Darren Hall, CB, San Diego State University
- Name: Darren Hall
- Height: 6’
- Weight: 187
- Position: Cornerback
- College: San Diego state university
- Twitter: @_darrenhall
What is the best restaurant in your hometown city?
• This is tough I would say in Rancho is my secret spot is Los Jalapeños
When breaking down your film what will stick out?
• What routes are being run out of what splits and what wide receiver will run certain routes, and their go-to plays
If you won the lotto, what is the first thing you would do with the money?
• Pay my tithes, then get a house for the fam and I
What has been your biggest failure?
• There is no failure, I think everything is a learning lesson, it’s all about your perspective in life.
What do your teammates say is your best quality?
• I think it would be my leadership, speaking to guys when they are down and bringing them up always. Also always bringing energy.
Who is the hardest working teammate on your team?
• I would have to say Jesse Matthews
Have you ever had a nickname? What is it?
• Dhall, DH, Hitman, Big D, 23, DH6
What is your degree in, if you do not make it as a football player, what is your dream job?
• My degree is in Communication with a minor in Counseling and Social Change. My dream job has always been being on ESPN and being an analyst or hosting a sports show.
What is your coolest life moment?
• My nephew being born since I’m the only boy with 4 sisters
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What song would you sing at Karaoke night?
• This is a tough one but I think I am going to go with Drake
If you could pick any actor to play you in a movie, who are you picking?
• Denzel Washington but since he getting old next is Michael B Jordan
Who is your favorite football team?
• Grew up a Cowboys fan
If you had a warning label, what would yours say?
• Lockdown corner
What is your biggest fear?
• I have no fears
Who is the most underrated player in the NFL?
• Kenny Moore
Take us through game day, How do you prepare?
• Pray and listen to some gospel early morning, the whole day I listen to a lot of gospel, watch film on the wr I’ll be guarding and 30 minutes before game I keep “warrior” by Canton Jones on repeat until game time
Do you have any hobbies?
• Playing the game really
If you had to compare yourself to someone in the NFL, who would that be?
• I think I’m well rounded and can play each of the three positions in the backend being safety corner and nickel. However, I’m not sure who I would compare myself to. I watch a lot of Tre’Davious white Jalen Ramsey and Stephon Gilmore to keep my game up to par.
Who has been the biggest influence on your life and explain why?
- My father and pastor, just the most influential and hardworking people and they never lead me astray and keep me on the right path in life
What motivates you to work hard?
- My family and providing a better relief for myself and the people around me. I have been given a God-given talent and I can use it to glorify his name so that pushes me as well.
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