History of Breece Hall in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 3, 2026

Breece Hall is a professional American football running back currently playing for the New York Jets in the NFL. Before entering the NFL, Hall played college football at Iowa State University, where he achieved recognition as a two-time All-American and was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year twice. He was drafted into the NFL by the Jets in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

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May 31, 2001: Breece Hall's Birth

On May 31, 2001, Breece Maelik Hall was born. He would later become a professional football running back.

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2004: Cousin's Brief Stint with the Jets

In 2004, Breece Hall's cousin, Kenton Keith, had a brief stint with the Jets, which would later become Hall's team.

2007: Cousin's Season with the Colts

In 2007, Hall's cousin, Kenton Keith, spent a season with the Colts.

2021: Exceptional Junior Year

In 2021, as a junior, Breece Hall recorded 1,472 rushing yards, 302 receiving yards, and 23 total touchdowns. He then announced he would enter the 2022 NFL draft.

October 25, 2022: Placed on Injured Reserve

On October 25, 2022, Breece Hall was placed on injured reserve, ending his season, after tearing his ACL and meniscus in a game against the Denver Broncos.

2022: NFL Draft Entry

In 2022, Breece Hall announced that he would forgo his senior year and enter the NFL draft after his successful junior year.

2022: NFL Debut and Accolades

In 2022, Breece Hall made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. He scored his first professional touchdown in Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns. Following Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers, Hall was named FedEx Ground Player and Pepsi NFL rookie of the week.

2022: Drafted into the NFL

In 2022, Breece Hall was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round.

2022: Drafted by the New York Jets

In 2022, Breece Hall was selected by the New York Jets in the second round with the 36th overall pick in the NFL draft, becoming the first running back selected that year.

July 19, 2023: Placed on Active/Physically Unable to Perform List

On July 19, 2023, Breece Hall was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list.

2023: Successful 2023 Season

In the 2023 season, Breece Hall recorded 223 carries for 994 rushing yards, five rushing touchdowns, 76 receptions for 591 receiving yards, and four receiving touchdowns.

2024: 2024 Season Statistics

In the 2024 season, Breece Hall had 209 carries for 876 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns to go with 57 receptions for 483 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.