A day after signing their first free agent of the offseason, the Eagles have announced the addition of another player. Chad Hall, a former star wide receiver at Air Force Academy, was signed to a three year contract and is expected to provide some serious competition for a reserve spot on the roster.

Hall has not played extended amounts of football for the past two seasons, as he has been serving as a lieutenant at Hill Air Force Base in Salt Lake City, UT, but is now free to pursue what he hopes will be a lengthy and successful career in the NFL.

At 5′8″, 180 lbs, he is certainly not a huge target in the passing game, but is proven to have extremely well-rounded agility and speed. In addition to surpassing his school’s all-time record for yardage as a wide receiver, Hall played as a running back and on special teams as a kick/punt returner.

During the 2007 season, he managed to gain 1,478 rushing yards and 15 running touchdowns, while also catching 50 passes. Once considered by some to be a candidate for the Heisman Trophy Award and a definite high-round draft selection, Hall seems to be an interesting young player and also appears to be a sure “low risk, high reward” project.

“I’m definitely excited to be an Eagle. It’s a great offense to be in. I’m looking forward to learn it. I’m in better shape [than I was two years ago]. Physically, I’m stronger. I weigh more and it’s all good weight. I’ve been working out constantly for the last year and a half. It’s not like I’ve been taking a break or anything.”

– Philadelphia wide receiver Chad Hall

Hall was the only player in the entire collegiate football league to lead his team in rushing yards, receiving yards, and all-purpose yards in ‘07, and set Air Force’s franchise record for most career yardage (4,098). He was also nominated for several NCAA All-American honors, and is expected to make a strong push to make the final roster and play in a backup receiver/special teams role with the Eagles.

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