Published Feb 1, 2017
Michigan Football Early Enrollee Bio: OT Ja'Raymond Hall
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Brandon Brown  •  Maize&BlueReview
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Measurables

• At Nike’s The Opening regional camp in Columbus, Ohio, in 2015, Hall recorded a 5.82-second 40-yard dash along with a 21.8-inch vertical jump and a 33.0-foot power throw.

Honors

USA Today All-USA Michigan second-team selection as a senior.

• Named first-team Detroit News Division 1-2 All-State as a senior and junior, and came in at No. 13 on the newspaper’s 2017 Blue Chip List.

• Listed No. 12 in the state on the Detroit Free Press Fab 50 as a senior.

All-Star Games And Camps

• Attended the Rivals Camp Series Cleveland in 2015.

Recruitment

• Committed to Michigan Dec. 5, 2015.

• Pledged to the Wolverines early in the process and never really wavered.

• Picked up additional offers from Arizona, Ole Miss, Penn State, and Tennessee among others but stayed true to U-M commitment.

• Michigan was offer No. 2 for Hall after Miami (Ohio).

• Michigan offensive line coach and offensive coordinator Tim Drevno headed up Hall’s recruitment.

• Hall is already enrolled at Michigan.

Notable

• Born July 20, 1999.

• Attended Jim Harbaugh’s first spring game at Michigan before he held an offer from the Wolverines.

• Started playing football at six years old as a running back.

2017 Projection

Hall’s position at Michigan is still fluid, but as an early enrollee he’ll start figuring out his role a little earlier than a traditional incoming freshman. He’s developed well over the course of his prep career so if that trajectory continues he’ll be able to contribute down the line. A redshirt year is expected for him, which is not uncommon for incoming offensive linemen.

They Said It

Rivals.com Midwest Recruiting Analyst Josh Helmholdt: “Hall has a tall, lean and athletic build that suggests a future at the offensive tackle position. Hall is still learning the fundamentals of the position, but the potential that earned offers beginning in his sophomore year is evident.

“He shows excellent feet and does a good job when locked on, staying between the quarterback and the defender. Added weight on his frame will certainly benefit Hall's overall game, and all that should come easily as he matures.”

Oak Park Running Backs Coach and Trainer Daryl Graham: “I think most college coaches wanted to offer him early because of his athleticism and his great feet. He can get bigger and will still be able to move.

“I want him to get a little stronger, and see how well he carries more weight. For me, I’ve got very high expectations of the guys especially when they train with me during the offseason. Plus, we have great offensive line coaches that have taught him different techniques to be more efficient than most high school players.”

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