Hokie ClubNEW YORK – A 2016 inductee into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame and a 14-year NFL veteran, DeAngelo Hall (@DeAngeloHall23) will be joining NFL Network as in in-studio analyst in July. The news was originally announced by NFL Media on Thursday. Hall will appear on NFL Total Access and Good Morning Football, as well as on NFL Network's on-location coverage of such events as the Super Bowl.
An All-America performer for the Hokies in 2003, the Chesapeake, Virginia native was a first-round selection of the Atlanta Falcons (eighth overall) in the 2004 NFL Draft.
"DeAngelo is a 14-year NFL veteran who brings a ton of experience to the NFL Media Group," said Galen Gordon, NFL Network Vice President, Talent Management. "We're thrilled to have his analysis and expertise on our platforms."
One of the most versatile players to ever suit up for the Hokies, Hall played in 35 career games for Tech, racking up 172 total tackles and eight interceptions – one of which he returned for a touchdown. Hall also returned 53 punts for 786 yards and four touchdowns. Hall's career with the Hokies couldn't have started any better than him intercepting a pass in his first game as a true freshman against Connecticut.
CONGRATS D-HALL 👍@DeAngeloHall23 will join @nflnetwork as a studio analyst starting in July!
— Virginia Tech Football (@VT_Football) June 13, 2019
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In addition, Hall caught seven passes for 86 yards and one touchdown, and rushed twice for 21 yards and one touchdown. He was also a Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist in his junior season, an honor given to the top cornerback in the nation. Hall still holds or shares the school record for punt returns for a touchdown in a game, in a season [three], and in a career [five].
A standout performer at Deep Creek High School, he played 14 seasons in the NFL and amassed 43 interceptions, which were the highest total of any active player when he played his final game. Hall also added 132 passes defensed, five interceptions returned for touchdown and 11 forced fumbles during his career.
The three-time Pro Bowl defensive back played four seasons in Atlanta before being traded to the Oakland Raiders in 2008. Hall played eight games for the Raiders before his release, after which he signed with the Washington Redskins where he finished his career. Currently, Hall is tied for an NFL record for most interceptions in a single game (four) and holds the record for most career fumble return yards (328) in NFL history.
Original story via @NFLMedia with additional Virginia Tech details via @VT_Football.