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Aamir Hall
Michigan Wolverines – No. 12
PositionCornerback
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born:Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight201 lb (91 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolMount Saint Joseph (Baltimore, Maryland)
Career highlights and awards

Aamir Hall is an American football cornerback for the Michigan Wolverines. He previously played for the Richmond Spiders and Albany Great Danes.

Early life and high school

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Hall was born to James and Tonya Hall.[1] He attended Mount Saint Joseph High School in Baltimore, Maryland where he ran track and played football. During his sophomore year, he played both as a defensive back and wide receiver. Defensively he had 30 tackles and two interceptions, while offensively he had 25 receptions for 400 yards and five touchdowns. During his junior year, he recorded 65 tackles, five tackles for loss, four interceptions, ten pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble. During his senior year, he recorded 85 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, four interceptions, seven pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery, and helped lead his team to the MIAA Championship. Following the season he was named a first team All-MIAA honoree.[2]

College career

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Richmond

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On February 5, 2020, Hall signed to play college football for the University of Richmond Spiders.[3] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 season was moved to the spring of 2021. As a freshman, he played in all four spring games, with three starts. He ranked fourth on the team with 18 tackles, including 10 solo tackles. He made his collegiate debut on March 6, 2021, in a game against William & Mary. As a redshirt-freshman in the fall of 2021, he started all 11 games and finished with 60 tackles, including 3.5 tackles for a loss. He ranked fourth in the CAA in pass breakups with 12, and led all redshirt freshmen or true freshmen in passes defended. He recorded his first career interception on September 18, 2021, in a game against Villanova.[4] Following the season he was named to the third-team Freshman All-America by Phil Steele.[5] As a redshirt-sophomore in 2022, he played in nine games and finished with 28 tackles, including 1.5 tackles for a loss, three pass breakups and an interception.[6]

Albany

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Hall transferred to play for the University of Albany Great Danes in 2023.[7] As a junior, he played in all 15 games and finished with 63 tackles, five interceptions one forced fumble, and 15 pass breakups.[6] His 15 pass breakups ranked third in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).[8] He helped lead Albany to the FCS semifinals, where they defeated his former team, Richmond, in the second round, before losing to eventual FCS champion South Dakota State in the semifinals.[9][10] Following the season he was named first-team All-CAA defense honoree and a first-team FCS All-American by Phil Steele.[11][12] On March 8, 2024, Hall entered the NCAA transfer portal.[13]

Michigan

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On May 16, 2024, Hall transferred to play for the University of Michigan Wolverines.[14][15] As a senior in 2024, he had 38 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss, four pass breakups, two interceptions and one forced fumble.[6] In a game against Michigan State, he had a then season-high eight tackles.[16][17] In the final regular season game against Ohio State, Hall intercepted a pass in the second quarter and returned it 11-yards to Ohio State's two-yard line, setting up Michigan for their only touchdown of the game.[18][19][20] Following his performance, he was the highest graded Big Ten Conference cornerback from week 14, with an overall grade of 82.7 from Pro Football Focus (PFF).[21][22] In the 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl against Alabama, he led the team in tackles with a season-high nine, and also posted one tackle for a loss, one sack, one forced fumble and one pass breakup.[23][24]

References

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  1. ^ Webb, Sam (May 25, 2024). "Aamir Hall was key piece for an FCS title contender; plans to be the same for Michigan". 247sports.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  2. ^ "Aamir Hall". richmondspiders.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  3. ^ "Football Adds Two More Signees On National Signing Day Sponsored By Owen & Owens". richmondspiders.com. February 5, 2020. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  4. ^ "Villanova stuns Richmond 34-27 with 3 TDs in final 5 minutes". The Seattle Times. September 18, 2021. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  5. ^ "Wheeler & Hall Earn Phil Steele All-America Honors". richmondspiders.com. January 11, 2022. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c "Aamir Hall". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  7. ^ Singelais, Mark (February 1, 2023). "Hall, Winston glad 'coincidence' brought them to UAlbany football". Times Union. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  8. ^ "UAlbany's Gattuso Named AFCA FCS Coach of the Year". caasports.com. January 9, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  9. ^ Singelais, Mark (November 30, 2023). "UAlbany football's Aamir Hall faces former team in FCS playoffs". Times Union. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  10. ^ Singelais, Mark (December 15, 2023). "UAlbany football blown out by South Dakota State in FCS semifinal". Times Union. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  11. ^ "Postseason Awards Pour in for Football". ualbanysports.com. December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  12. ^ McKinnell, Zachary (December 11, 2023). "2023 FCS Football Central All-American Team". SI.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  13. ^ McKinnell, Zachary (March 8, 2024). "FCS Front Page: Aamir Hall Enters Portal, Tennessee State Hires New OC, Weeden Returns To Prairie View A&M". SI.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  14. ^ Chengelis, Angelique S. (May 16, 2024). "Albany transfer CB Aamir Hall commits to Michigan". The Detroit News. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  15. ^ McMann, Aaron (May 16, 2024). "FCS All-American defensive back says he's transferring to Michigan". MLive.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  16. ^ McMann, Aaron (October 31, 2024). "FCS transfer Aamir Hall ready for biggest challenge yet at Michigan". MLive.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  17. ^ "Postgame Notes: Michigan 24, Michigan State 17". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. October 26, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  18. ^ Singelais, Mark (December 14, 2024). "Former UAlbany CB Aamir Hall thriving on bigger stage at Michigan". Times Union. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  19. ^ Sayfie, Clayton (December 17, 2024). "Michigan CB Aamir Hall's phone blew up following key interception against Ohio State: 'It's a beautiful thing'". on3.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  20. ^ Ablauf, Dave; Shepard, Chad (November 30, 2024). "U-M Stuns No. 2 Ohio State to Close Regular Season With Upset Victory in Columbus". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  21. ^ Zuke, Ryan (December 1, 2024). "Snap counts, PFF grades: Michigan's defensive tackles eat vs. Ohio State". MLive.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  22. ^ Knoop, Trent (December 1, 2024). "PFF grades: Michigan Football player grades, snap counts following major win over Ohio State". SI.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  23. ^ Ablauf, Dave; Shepard, Chad (December 31, 2024). "U-M Posts Big First Quarter, Holds on Late to Defeat No. 11 Alabama in ReliaQuest Bowl". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  24. ^ Zuke, Ryan (December 31, 2024). "Takeaways, observations from Michigan's stunning win over Alabama". MLive.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
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