I saw CJ Hall CJ Hall 6'5" | 245 lbs | DL DuPont Manual | 2027 State KY nearly one year ago and he keeps getting better. Hall is a tall, long-limbed pass rusher with a high motor and a quick first step. He uses his length to shed blocks, dominating in one-on-ones and being hard to contain. He plays with adequate bend and pad level, his size, length and frame are all college ready, and he has plenty of time to keep getting better. Holds offers from EKU, Miami-Ohio, Dartmouth and Brown.

To wrap up our top five defensive linemen in the class of 2027 in the state of Kentucky, I have CJ Hall CJ Hall 6'5" | 245 lbs | DL DuPont Manual | 2027 State KY . Hall lines up at defensive end where he is very reliable against the run. He does a great job of stacking/shedding blocks quickly the using his speed to get to the ball carrier. Once he gets to the ball carrier, Hall is a very reliable tackler. He has also shown the ability to rush the passer, using an impressive combination of speed and strength to beat opposing offensive linemen on his way to the quarterback. CJ currently holds offers from Miami (OH) and Eastern Kentucky, and I expect more to come his way over the next two seasons.

Leslie “CJ” Hall is a 2027 defensive lineman at DuPont Manual High School in Louisville, Kentucky. CJ Hall CJ Hall 6'5" | 245 lbs | DL DuPont Manual | 2027 State KY uses his long arms and athleticism to track down ball carriers. Hall’s success during the 2024 season allowed DuPont Manual to have a 10-2 season. CJ also plays on the basketball team which allows him to show his athleticism and willingness to compete. CJ Hall CJ Hall 6'5" | 245 lbs | DL DuPont Manual | 2027 State KY is a pass rusher we should be keeping our eyes on.

The final defensive lineman who stood out to me at Sunday’s camp is CJ Hall CJ Hall 6'5" | 245 lbs | DL DuPont Manual | 2027 State KY . Hall was very impressive during the 1v1 drills, showing the ability to use his pass rush moves to defeat blocks with ease. He also showed the explosiveness out of his stance to gain an initial advantage into the pocket before the opposing offensive linemen could react. CJ should be a player to keep an eye on as he continues to develop over the next couple seasons.