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Atlanta Falcons take Darren Hall with 108th pick in 2021 NFL Draft

After 134 career tackles, six interceptions and three forced fumbles in four years with San Diego State football, junior Darren Hall is NFL bound.

The 6-foot, 190-pound cornerback was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the third overall pick in Round 4 of the 2021 NFL Draft (108th overall). Originally a safety, Hall converted to cornerback after redshirting but is versatile enough to play either spot.

Hall adds to a growing list of Aztec defensive backs who have been drafted the past decade.

Notables include cornerback Leon McFadden (Round 3 to the Cleveland Browns in 2013), safety Nat Berhe (Round 5 to the New York Giants in 2014), safety Eric Pinkins (Round 6 to the Seattle Seahawks in 2014) and safety Damontae Kazee, who played for the Falcons for four years prior to signing with the Dallas Cowboys in free agency this offseason.