Iowa football TJ Hall one of ESPN's top NFL draft fits
TJ Hall has a new home in New Orleans, and ESPN believes it's one of the best fits of the NFL draft.
With the dust still settling from the 2026 NFL Draft and players getting acquainted with their new homes, the onslaught of analysis surrounding each team's draft pick is like putting every player on a high-powered microscope. Each pick can be analyzed as the best one a team has ever made, or leave fans stunned with questions about how it will work out or make sense. For one of the Iowa Hawkeyes' 2026 NFL draft prospects, his landing spot is viewed as one of the best fits in the entire draft.
The New Orleans Saints took cornerback TJ Hall in the seventh round, and ESPN believes his fit in their defensive scheme is one of the best matches of the entire draft. TJ Hall , CB, New Orleans Saints (No. 219) The final player in my top-150 rankings, Hall is a scheme-specific corner but a tough and rugged one at that.
His speed is below average (4. 59 seconds at the combine), which is a reason he fell to Round 7. But his willingness and physicality in the running game really shine.
His instincts should also allow him to hold up in zone coverage. - Field Yates, ESPN TJ Hall spent four years in Iowa 's system under Phil Parker, which has become a factor for defensive talent heading to the NFL. He brings a mountain of experience to the Saints, having appeared in 75 games.