Get to know TJ Hall, the Iowa cornerback drafted No. 219 overall by the Saints in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here are five key facts, stats, and background details about the Saints' seventh-round draft pick.
All-Big Ten performer
Earned third-team All-Big Ten honors in 2025 after leading Iowa with 10 pass breakups.
Senior Bowl invitee
Accepted an invitation to the Reese's Senior Bowl, showcasing his talent in front of NFL scouts.
Late-career breakout
Started all 11 games in 2025, recording a career-high 47 tackles and solidifying his role as a top corner.
Multi-sport high school standout
Earned All-State honors while contributing as both a defensive back and wide receiver, also lettering in basketball.
Strong testing profile
Improved his 40-yard dash to 4.55 at his Pro Day while adding a 10-foot-1 broad jump and 6.75 three-cone time.
TJ Hall | College Stats (Cornerback)
| Year | GP | GS | Tot Tkl | INT | PBU | FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 11 | 11 | 47 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 18 | 75 | 2 | 12 | 1 |
View photos of TJ Hall after being drafted No. 219 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2026 NFL Draft. See images of the Iowa defensive back from his college career and pre-draft process.
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back TJ Hall (2) during their game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, October 11, 2025. (Owen Aanestad/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa defensive back TJ Hall (2) defends against Maryland wide receiver Tai Felton (10), and called for pass interference on the play during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Iowa defensive back TJ Hall (2) breaks up a pass intended for Iowa State wide receiver Dominic Overby during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa defensive back TJ Hall (2) during an NCAA football game against Minnesota on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Iowa defensive back TJ Hall (2) celebrates after breaking up a pass intended for Iowa State wide receiver Dominic Overby during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa defensive back TJ Hall gets set for a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa defensive back TJ Hall (2) breaks up a pass intended for Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back TJ Hall (2) during the fourth quarter of their game at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey on Friday, September 19, 2025. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back TJ Hall (2) breaks up a pass against the Wisconsin Badgers Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Camp Randal Stadium in Madison, Wisc. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa defensive back TJ Hall (12) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back TJ Hall (2) against the Penn State Nittany Lions Saturday, October 18, 2025 during the Black and Gold Spirit Game. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa defensive back TJ Hall (12) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Iowa defensive back TJ Hall (12) runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back TJ Hall (2) celebrates an interception with defensive back Jaylen Watson (3) and defensive back Deshaun Lee (8) against the Minnesota Golden Gophers Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa defensive back TJ Hall (12) goes through drills and testing at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
