The Seahawks have already made a clear bet on Derick Hall, and the next step is seeing whether that investment turns into a real leap on the field.
Seattle locked Hall into a new three-year, $42 million deal after this upcoming season, a move that does more than sort out future depth. It signals confidence that the young edge rusher can keep climbing and turn his tools into production.
Hall has steadily built a case over three seasons and has become a favorite in the Seahawks’ edge group. He has been more productive each year than former Seattle edge rusher Boye Mafe, and he has also brought value in the room with his chemistry.
Last season, after the Seahawks added DeMarcus Lawrence, Hall slid into a smaller role but still found ways to matter. He was a steadier run defender, finishing with 30 total tackles, while still getting after the quarterback.
His biggest statement came in Super Bowl LX, when he posted two tackles, two sacks and two tackles for loss. That performance capped a season in which he absorbed a lot from Lawrence and defensive tackle Leonard Williams, and now the challenge is turning that lesson into week-to-week production across a full season and postseason run.
Hall has the burst, athleticism and violent urgency to play as a full-time starting edge rusher. He could have that opportunity if he beats out Uchenna Nwosu for the job. At the very least, with Mafe gone, Hall should see double the reps and a more consistent role in the rotation.
In 2024, his second NFL season, Hall played all 17 games and started three. He finished with 37 total tackles, six tackles for loss, eight sacks and 20 quarterback hits. This past season, he spent more time behind Lawrence and used that stretch to sharpen his game as a more complete defender.
Seattle has clearly chosen Hall over Mafe or another young edge option, and the hope is that the experience he has banked, along with the guidance from veteran teammates, will help him become a more productive pass rusher. His spot on this list is about what he can become, and the Seahawks are counting on that upside starting now.
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