Hall hopes he made folks back home proud. His mom, Shannon, was in the stands at Lucas Oil Stadium.
“I am representing Missouri, and I am representing the Nashville area,” Hall said. “And that is something I am taking a lot of pride in. At the end of the day, that is what made me. That is what shaped me, and that is what helped me get to where I am. I am thankful for all those people in the (Nashville) area who have helped me.”
With a smile on his face, Hall had plenty to be proud of at the NFL Combine on Saturday. And he looked healthy, even though he admitted he’s still not 100 percent yet because of a lingering groin injury.
Hall battled injuries during the 2018 season — he had to leave the Senior Bowl early.
The combine broad jump record was previously set by Byron Jones in 2015. Jones’ leap — 12’3” — was a world record. Hall’s mark bested the previous wide receiver record set by Christian Conley (11-7).
Texas A&M linebacker Tyrel Dodson, Hall’s high school teammate at Centennial, wasn’t surprised.
At Centennial, Hall was an All-State selection after a senior season which included 47 receptions for 889 yards and 12 touchdowns, going for 18.9 yards per catch. Hall said he’s received a lot of support from his friends and family back home.
“Emanuel, he jumps high, he runs fast, he catches balls,” Dodson said. “He’s an all-around football player. I knew he would do amazing, and I am so proud of him.”
Missouri quarterback Drew Lock wasn’t shocked either.
“Once everyone sees him run, sees the stride he has — he’ll run by anyone,” Lock said of Hall. “He’s definitely a little slept on right now, but I think after the testing, people will wake up about him.”
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