Derick Hall

Career StatsD-

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

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Seahawks locked up a solid piece of their defensive puzzle at below-market rates, making Derick Hall's four-year, $9.1M extension a clear steal that earns a strong B CVI. At just $2.3M AAV, Seattle is paying depth piece money for a linebacker who's already proving he can contribute meaningfully in their defensive scheme, creating excellent value relative to the current market where even middling linebackers command $4-5M annually. The $7.2M in guaranteed money provides Hall with solid security while keeping the Seahawks' long-term flexibility intact, particularly smart given his young career trajectory and room for growth within their system. This contract structure minimizes downside risk — if Hall plateaus as a rotational player, the deal remains team-friendly, but if he develops into an above-average starter, Seattle will have locked up a bargain for his prime years. The Seahawks' front office continues to demonstrate shrewd cap management, securing a promising defensive contributor at a price point that allows them to allocate resources elsewhere while building sustainable depth.

Performance Analysis

Derick Hall earns a D- for the Seahawks at linebacker, a young edge rusher who has not generated the production Seattle expected when they drafted him. Hall has the motor and effort that coaches love, but his pass-rush technique has not been effective against NFL-caliber tackles. He has been neutralized too easily, and his sack production has been virtually nonexistent. The Seahawks need more from their edge rushers, and Hall has not delivered on the promise of his draft selection. The effort is never in question — it is the results that are lacking.