With the NFL Draft around the corner, the NFL rumor mill is kicking into high gear. The latest news is that the New York Jets are interested in trading Running Back Breece Hall. New York is expected to use a three-running back committee in the upcoming NFL season. Hall is also entering a contract year. The Jets have indicated they are reluctant to sign him to a long-term deal.
Hall was selected 36th overall in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. The two-time all-American played college football for the Iowa State. The former Cyclone has averaged 4.6 yards a carry as a professional. He has had 50-plus receptions in the last two seasons for New York.
Landing Spots For Breece Hall
Many NFL teams could use the versatile and productive running back. New Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll loves a run-heavy offense. After a disappointing season for D’Andre Swift, the Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams could also use Hall’s services.
The Denver Broncos are expected to draft a running back in the upcoming NFL Draft. Could they use that pick on a trade for a proven veteran instead? Hall would also be a great compliment to Jaylen Warren in Pittsburgh. The Dallas Cowboys do not have a legitimate NFL starting running back on their roster either.
What This Means For the Jets In the NFL Draft
The New York Jets pick at No. 7 overall in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Hall could be used as the sweetener in a deal to trade up in the draft if there is someone the Jets like ahead of their selection. This year’s NFL Draft is considered one of the deepest ever at the running back position. That may hurt Hall’s trade value for the Jets, although many teams may value his proven production higher than the unknown of trusting a rookie running back.
Final Thoughts
Potentially trading Hall makes sense for the New York Jets. The Jets have a deep and talented running back room, they have a chance to receive significant assets for a running back they do not plan to have on the roster next season. The rest of the Jets roster has some holes, and new Head Coach Aaron Glenn is looking to put his stamp on the organization. New York has not had sustained success in a decade, but clever moves like this that leverage the talent already on the roster could help get them back to relevance.
