Korey Dean Hall (born August 5, 1983) is a former fullback in the

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. He was selected by the

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in the sixth round in the 2007 NFL Draft, the 191st overall pick, and went on to win

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with the team over the

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. He played

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for Boise State and

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. Hall was also a member of the

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and

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Early years

Born in Mountain Home, Idaho, Hall grew up in nearby

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and played high school football at Glenns Ferry High School in Idaho. He played both linebacker and running back for the Pilots and was named the Class 2A Player of the Year in 2001.

College career

Hall played at

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where he was a three-time 1st team All-

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(WAC) linebacker and two-time WAC Special Teams player of the year and WAC Defensive player of the year. He majored in construction management while at Boise State.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Hall was selected by the

in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft, the 191st overall pick. The Packers moved him to fullback with the hope that he would make an impact on

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. Hall scored his first and only NFL touchdown on a one-yard pass from quarterback

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on September 8,

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, in a Monday night game against the

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. It was Rodgers' first career touchdown as a starter in the NFL. During Hall's fourth and final season in Green Bay, the Packers made the playoffs as a wild card team and won four straight games on the road, including

. He had one reception for two yards in the Super Bowl.

New Orleans Saints

On July 29, 2011, Hall joined the

Arizona Cardinals

Hall signed with the

on September 25, 2012. However, three days later, he was moved to the reserve/retired list.

Post-NFL life

Hall is now a construction manager in

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References

External links

Green Bay Packers: bio

Boise State Broncos: bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Hall, Korey 1983 births Living people People from Glenns Ferry, Idaho Players of American football from Idaho American football fullbacks American football linebackers Boise State Broncos football players Green Bay Packers players New Orleans Saints players Arizona Cardinals players People from Mountain Home, Idaho