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2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Keiondre Hall, DE, Pittsburg State University

Keiondre Hall the standout defensive end from Pittsburg State University recently sat down with Draft Diamonds owner Damond Talbot.
Keiondre Hall the standout defensive end from Pittsburg State University recently sat down with Draft Diamonds owner Damond Talbot.
  • Name: Keiondre Hall
  • Position: Defensive End/ Outside Linebacker
  • College: Pittsburg State University 
  • Height: 6’4
  • Weight: 240 pounds
  • Twitter: @bigplaydre55
  • Instagram: @drehall55

What makes you a top prospect at your position  in the 2023 NFL Draft

Having long arms and being able to set the edge of the defense during run situations, allowed my teammates to go make plays. My speed and athleticism also is another reason I’m a top prospect at Defensive End making plays in the backfield and having the ability to drop back in coverage.

At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?

I started playing football in 6th grade and I’ve loved it since.

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

NFL teams should know that I’m a team guy, whatever the team needs out of me I will get it done. I’m a guy who will bring positive energy into the locker and build team chemistry.

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be? 

I would donate to a local youth sports complex, somewhere safe for young athletes to compete in multiple sports and have fun!

What is the best advice you have ever received?

My parents always told me if I start something I can’t just quit and give up when things get tough, I have to keep going and push through tough times. 

Who was your childhood hero? 

Both of my parents, they’ve always been there for me and my siblings and they are my biggest supporters. I’ve learned a lot from my parents throughout my life and I’m very thankful and blessed to have them.

Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?

There are so many people I could add to this list but one that really sticks out to me is Morgan Selemaea, I feel like a lot of people have forgotten about him since he’s coming off a season-ending injury.

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

Negativity and complaining is my biggest pet peeve. I feel like being negative about things is a waste of time and complaining about what you have to do is a waste of energy. Just do what you have to do it’s a part of life it’s not worth complaining about things that won’t get you anywhere in life.

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome? 

My transition from being a high schooler to a young adult in college, I had to mature and keep pushing through the adversity.

Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?

Pitt State is a great school and the community here in Pittsburg is even better, they love football here and they have a great culture 

What is your favorite snack food?

My favorite snack is spaghetti and meatballs with garlic toast it’s something simple and is a great number of carbs.

What is the best part of football? 

The best part about football is that I have an opportunity to have fun doing what I love to do at a high level and build different relationships with great people!

If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say? 

Keiondre Hall is a very long and athletic edge rusher that has a relentless motor, he’s coachable, and he’s a player eager to become the best version of himself. 

If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be? 

T.J. Watt, I compare myself to him because he is quick off the edge, plays with a relentless motor, and has the athleticism to drop into coverage. He makes a lot of plays all over the field 

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why? 

I would have dinner with Aaron Donald, Demarcus Lawrence, and T.J. Watt. I chose those 3 because they all have different knowledge about the game and are all dominant competitors in the trenches.  

Damond Talbot

NFL Draft Diamonds was created to assist the underdogs playing the sport. We call them diamonds in the rough. My name is Damond Talbot, I have worked extremely hard to help hundreds of small school players over the past several years, and will continue my mission. We have several contributors on this site, and if they contribute their name and contact will be in the piece above. You can email me at nfldraftdiamonds@gmail.com

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