Breece Hall
Breece Hall is the New York Jets’ starting running back and one of the central building blocks of the team’s 2026 offense. A 2022 second-round pick out of Iowa State, Hall has developed into a true dual-threat back, and in 2025, he became the Jets’ first 1,000-yard rusher since 2015. In May 2026, he signed a multi-year extension to remain in New York long-term.
Background & Path to the Jets
Hall was a record-setting back at Iowa State, where he became the program’s all-time leader in career touchdowns (56) and rushing touchdowns (50) and finished second in school history in rushing yards (3,941). He set an NCAA record by rushing for a touchdown in 24 consecutive games and was a Doak Walker Award finalist before declaring for the draft. The Jets selected him in the second round (36th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft. His rookie season was cut short by a torn ACL and meniscus suffered in Week 7 against Denver, but he returned to post strong seasons in 2023 and 2024 before his breakout 1,000-yard campaign in 2025. On May 11, 2026, the Jets signed Hall to a reported three-year extension worth roughly $43.5 million ($29 million guaranteed), keeping him in green for the foreseeable future.
Career Statistics
| Season | Team | Att | Rush Yds | YPC | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | NYJ | 80 | 463 | 5.8 | 4 | 19 | 218 | 1 |
| 2023 | NYJ | 223 | 994 | 4.5 | 5 | 76 | 591 | 4 |
| 2024 | NYJ | 209 | 876 | 4.2 | 5 | 57 | 483 | 3 |
| 2025 | NYJ | 243 | 1,065 | 4.4 | 4 | 36 | 350 | 1 |
Strengths
- Explosive home-run speed and big-play ability, both as a runner and out of the backfield.
- Dual-threat versatility; he is a reliable receiver who has posted 50-plus catches in multiple seasons.
- Three-down workhorse capable of handling a heavy carry load, as shown by his 1,000-yard 2025 season.
- Vision and patience behind the line, with the burst to hit holes quickly.
Weaknesses
- Durability questions stemming from his 2022 ACL/meniscus injury.
- Yards-per-carry has settled into the low-to-mid 4.0 range since the injury rather than the elite rookie-year figure.
- His production has at times been tied to the strength of the offensive line and the surrounding offense.
Fit With the 2026 Jets
Hall is a perfect centerpiece for the run-first identity that head coach Aaron Glenn’s staff wants to establish. With a stable veteran presence in quarterback Geno Smith under center and Garrett Wilson commanding attention on the outside, Hall should see favorable boxes and plenty of opportunity on the ground and in the passing game. His fresh extension signals the franchise’s commitment to building the offense around his dual-threat skill set, and, as he admits, he believes 2026 “could be my best season.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Breece Hall?
Breece Hall is the New York Jets’ starting running back, a 2022 second-round pick (36th overall) out of Iowa State who in 2025 became the Jets’ first 1,000-yard rusher since 2015.
Did Breece Hall sign a contract extension?
Yes. On May 11, 2026, the Jets signed Hall to a reported three-year extension worth roughly $43.5 million, with about $29 million guaranteed.
What did Breece Hall do in college?
At Iowa State, Hall became the program’s all-time leader in career touchdowns (56) and rushing touchdowns (50), set an NCAA record by rushing for a touchdown in 24 consecutive games, and was a Doak Walker Award finalist.