Breece Hall
American football running back
Born
May 31st, 2001
24 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Professional football player played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL). Attended Iowa State University, where achieved significant success, earning All-American honors. Selected in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. Made an immediate impact during rookie season with impressive rushing yards and touchdowns, becoming one of the standout players on the team before suffering an injury.
Rushed for over 1,000 yards in a rookie season
Earned All-American honors at Iowa State
Drafted in the second round by the New York Jets
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