There is more to go with him in the six-man defensive tackle room, but Hall's excellent spring and strong Training Camp and preseason caught the coaching staff's eye and absolutely helped Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman keep Hall on the 53-man roster.
"Gabe Hall's another credit to our developmental program," Roseman said. "This is a guy that we followed who if he probably would've came out after his junior year (at Baylor), would've been first-, second-day pick. We got him as a free agent last year and our guys went to work on him because he's got tools in his body. This is a big, long athletic defensive tackle and really spent last year on the practice squad developing those qualities."
Said the 6-foot-6, 295-pound Hall: "They're so patient with you, no matter who you are. I was an undrafted free agent and they came in here and just wanted to help and wanted me to succeed. They treated me like I was a regular guy on the team. It was such a blessing to be here ... no matter what I needed, they were always ready and willing to help me."
So, how does Hall take the next step here, which is equally as difficult? How does he break through and contribute on gamedays? That's the goal and that is the focus for Hall every day.
"I'm going to continue to work hard, take my blessings as they come, wait for my name to get called, and make the most of my opportunities, as they come," Hall said. "This is just the beginning, the first step."
It is a big one, no doubt. All of the hard work, all of the patience, and the trust and vision, it has paid off for Hall and the Eagles.