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Versatility key as Hall seeks FB position with Packers
His versatility as a football player will be Korey Hall's strength as he works for a position on the roster of the Green Bay Packers for the upcoming football season.
Hall looked strong as he finished up OTA (Organizational Training Activities) during the Packers spring camps this past week and more confident in his ability to learn and execute plays well in an offensive instead of defensive position.
"Obviously, it has been tough the past few weeks," Hall admitted, "learning new techniques, a different foot stance... totally opposite for me."
A former BSU standout and Glenns Ferry native, Hall has played the position of linebacker all through college and was twice named WAC Defensive Player of the Year.
The Packers were eyeing Hall for the fullback position and as an important part of special teams when they chose him in the sixth round of the NFL draft in April.
Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy remarked during a recent press conference that Hall "was an extraordinary special teams player in college, and we're counting on him to make an impact on our special teams here in Green Bay."
Hall acknowledged, "It was one of the biggest reasons they brought me in, my ability to be versatile. It boils down to who can do the most things on the field."
Competition for the fullback position is expected to be keen, with three prospects-rookies Hall and Ryan Powdrell and free agent Corey White-competing with third-year pro Brandon Miree to fill the position left vacant by William Henderson, the ten year veteran released by the Packers this past March.
McCarthy was pleased with Halls' progress so far, saying,"I think Korey is doing very well with the transition," adding, "the specifics of technique and what he needs to do is going to show up in training camp, but he's picked it up extremely fast." Training camp begins in late July.
Hall has been focused on learning the playbook and transitioning into the position of fullback during the practice sessions the past few weeks and acclimating to playing with the pros.
"It's a different environment... yeah, the guys are a little bigger, a little faster but it is a lot more mental," Hall commented. "Instead of just being told how to do a certain play, you learn 'why' you do a particular play. There is more time spent studying the game."
Hall will take some time for rest and relaxation with family and friends before returning to Wisconsin for the beginning of training camp on July 28.