Patrick "P. J." Hall Jr. (born April 5, 1995) is an American professional

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. He played

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at Sam Houston State and was selected by the

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of the

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(NFL) in the second round of the

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. He has also played for the

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of the NFL, and the

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and

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of the XFL.

College career

Hall was named to the first-team All-Southland during all four years at Sam Houston. After his junior season Hall was named as the

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's defensive player of the year, and a finalist for the 2016 Buck Buchanan Award, given to the most outstanding defensive player in the

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(FCS). Hall was named to the FCS

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team during his junior and senior year. Hall is a member of the Theta Mu chapter of

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fraternity.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Hall was drafted by the

in the second round (57th overall) in the

. He was traded to the

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on August 3, 2020, but reverted to the Raiders' roster after he failed his physical and was subsequently waived.

Houston Texans

Hall signed with the

on August 13, 2020. He was placed on

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on November 25, 2020. The Texans placed a second-round

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tender on Hall on March 17, 2021, but they withdrew the tender on April 7, and he became a free agent. On October 22, 2021, Hall was suspended one game for his June 2021 arrest.

Seattle Sea Dragons

On November 17, 2022, Hall was drafted by the

of the XFL. He was placed on the reserve list by the team on March 9, 2023. He was released on March 30, 2023.

San Antonio Brahmas

Hall signed with the

of the XFL on April 17, 2023. He was released on July 10, 2023.

Memphis Showboats

On October 23, 2023, Hall signed with the

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of the

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(USFL). On May 6, 2025, Hall was released by the Showboats.

Legal issues

In June 2021, Hall was arrested on charges of assault and interfering with public duties.

References

External links

Sam Houston State Bearkats bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Hall, P. J. 1995 births Living people Sportspeople from Seguin, Texas Players of American football from Guadalupe County, Texas American football defensive linemen Sam Houston Bearkats football players Oakland Raiders players Houston Texans players 21st-century American sportsmen Seattle Sea Dragons players San Antonio Brahmas players Memphis Showboats (2022) players