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Houston Texans safety Andre Hal has announced his retirement via Twitter.
Thank you Houston pic.twitter.com/doc4ONMKRA
— Andre Hal (@Drehal29) April 2, 2019
Andre Hal spent all five years of his NFL career with the Houston Texans. Hal spent his College career at Vanderbilt. He carved out a fantastic career after being drafted in the seventh round (216th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.
As a rookie, Hal appeared in 11 games – but never started any. In his second year, he bumped up to 16 games, starting 11. That was also the year he got his first interception and defensive touchdown.
The next season Hal appeared in 15 games, again starting 11. That was the year he recorded his first, and only, NFL sack.
2017 saw Hal appear and start in all 16 games. He responded by posting a career-high in tackles and forced fumbles.
Last season, Hal appeared in just eight games, starting two. The safety did manage three interceptions though, a major positive to build on. He's still just 26.
Due to all this, the retirement comes as a shock to many. Especially considering that Hal returned to the field last season after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, which is now in remission.
This could simply be a man deciding he's done all he could in the NFL. He's still young and healthy, there's a lot he can do outside of the League.
Of course, at his young age – there will be speculation. Speculation of health (or other) concerns. Speculation that he's going to return to the NFL. The only one that knows any of that for sure is Andre Hal though, so there's no reason to ponder on the subject too much.
The Houston Texans took a flyer on Andre Hal in the seventh round of the 2014 draft. He rewarded them with five years of fantastic play in the NFL. Although it seems early, his career is now seemingly done.
Congratulations to him on a fantastic career, one that many might not have guessed.
