Derick Hall

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		48	105	10.0	—
2025		14	30	2.0	0
2024		17	37	8.0	0
2023		17

Season	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT	PD	Grade
2025		14	30	2.0	0	—	F F Bottom 5%
2024		17	37	8.0	0	—	D D Bottom 20%
2023		17	38	0.0	0	—	F F Bottom 5%

Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Derick Hall delivered the kind of production that earns a C Contract Value Index relative to the LB pay band. His 2025 season totals of 30 tackles and 2 sacks across 14 games represent solid depth-piece contributions—not the high-volume playmaking that would justify premium linebacker compensation, yet meaningful enough to hold a roster spot in a competitive scheme. At $2.3M AAV on a four-year rookie scale deal, Hall occupies reasonable real estate for a third-year pass-rusher still developing consistency; linebacker salaries at his experience level typically command this range or lower for players without statistical superlatives. What complicates the pure contract math is Hall's extraordinary public narrative—a Super Bowl champion with a compelling personal story who has generated elite-level media sentiment that far outpaces his rotational role. The one-game suspension introduces a minor durability and discipline concern, though Seattle's recent roster moves (trading for receiver depth, signing offensive line depth) suggest the organization remains committed to competing, not in rebuild mode. Over four years, this rookie deal represents fair value for a young contributor whose on-field production may yet grow into the hype surrounding his championship pedigree and marketable backstory.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Derick's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

How Derick Hall plays at LB earns him a C- performance grade. Hall's 2025 season output — 30 tackles and 2 sacks across 14 games — reflects a rotational edge presence who contributes in limited doses rather than a consistent run-stopper or dominant pass-rush threat. His tackle total represents his most tangible production asset, showing he's in the mix for snaps and making contact when lined up; the sack count, however, reveals the gap between highlight-reel moments and sustained impact. The 14-game availability is solid durability, but his overall defensive footprint remains modest for a third-year player drafted in the second round, placing him firmly in the role of a complementary piece rather than a foundational pass-rusher. What makes Hall's trajectory unusual is the yawning disconnect between his on-field résumé and his cultural moment — his Super Bowl LX run as a champion with a compelling hometown narrative and clutch playoff flash has amplified his profile far beyond what a C- performer would normally generate, positioning him as an ascending name to monitor as he seeks a larger role in Seattle's defensive scheme heading into the 2026 season.

How Derick Compares at the Position

Derick Hall ranks 175th of 338 graded linebackers by performance. That slots Derick between Jacoby Windmon (C) just ahead and Jacob Phillips (C-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Derick Hall enters the 2026 season with elite-level public sentiment that far exceeds his on-field production, earning a stellar B+ grade as one of the NFL's most compelling storylines. The Seattle linebacker has captured widespread media attention not just as a Super Bowl champion representing his hometown of Gulfport, but as an inspirational figure whose survival story from a near-death birth experience has generated significant human-interest coverage across major outlets. His highlight-reel moments, particularly a dominant bull-rush sack that forced a ten-yard loss on Drake Maye, have provided legitimate football credibility to support the narrative momentum. While a one-game suspension introduces minor concerns about discipline, it hasn't meaningfully dampened the overwhelmingly positive coverage surrounding his championship run and ascending role in Seattle's defense. Hall's public perception has clearly outpaced his contract status, positioning him as a fan favorite whose compelling backstory and championship pedigree have created franchise-caliber sentiment despite his current role as a rotational pass-rusher. The combination of personal narrative, clutch playoff moments, and hometown hero status has established Hall as one of the most marketable young defenders in the league.