Breece Hall

The consensus top running back in the 2022 draft class, Hall seems built to be a starter in the NFL. He's got the size to handle the punishment that comes with a big workload, the balance to keep going after initial contact and the vision and patience to take advantage of the holes his scheme and offensive line can create for him. He's also got the speed to turn those holes into big plays, and Hall's 4.39 40-yard time at the Combine was among the top marks at his position, backing up a resume that saw him score five touchdowns of 75 yards or more in college. During his tenure at Iowa State he also showed a willingness to lower his pads and gain extra yards, a trait that should make him an effective goal-line option for the Jets after he was taken early in the second round as the first RB off the board. His hands and receiving skills could also make him a three-down option right out of the gate, although Michael Carter seems the favorite for that role. There are some mild question marks about Hall's elusiveness in traffic and the mileage he's already accumulated, and his patient, calculating approach to hitting holes will make him dependant on an iffy Jets offensive line, but Hall has all the tools to make an immediate impact. Read Past Outlooks