Vikings QB Jaren Hall Exits First Start Early, Enters Concussion Protocol
Nov 5, 2023, 11:50 AM | Updated: 12:14 pm
Richie Grant #27 of the Atlanta Falcons tackles Jaren Hall #16 of the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Former BYU quarterback and NFL rookie Jaren Hall exited his first professional start early and entered concussion protocol after suffering a hard hit during the Week 9 game between the Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons.
Jaren Hall exits first NFL start due to injury
The Falcons hosted the Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5.
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During the first quarter, Hall exited the game and entered concussion protocol.
The @Vikings have ruled out @jarenhall3 (Concussion) for the rest of the game.
Hall went to the locker room after his helmet hit the turf following a tackle on Minnesota's second drive.#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #SKOL #MINvsATL #BYUFOOTBALL @kslsports pic.twitter.com/1MS6f7pCFe
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) November 5, 2023
With 2:49 remaining in the opening quarter, Hall scrambled towards the end zone on a 3rd & Goal play from the Falcons’ four-yard line. Hall ran to the one-yard before getting blasted by Atlanta’s Kaden Elliss and Josh Okudah. As the former BYU star was getting tackled, Hall’s helmet bounced off the field.
Officials quickly signaled to the Vikings’ sideline for medical assistance. Hall was shaken up but quickly got to his feet and walked over to the sideline. The rookie entered the medical tent for a few minutes before heading to the locker room.
A short time later, the Vikings announced that Hall had been ruled out for the remainder of the contest due to concussion protocol.
QB Jaren Hall (concussion) has been ruled out.
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 5, 2023
Prior to leaving the game, Hall was 5/6 passing for 78 yards. He posted a rating of 118.8. Hall also ran the ball twice for 11 yards.
.@jarenhall3 to Alexander Mattison for 47 yards.#LocalsInTheNFL #SKOL #BYUFOOTBALL @kslsports pic.twitter.com/qbZ94lBnDY
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) November 5, 2023
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The Vikings entered the game with a 4-4 record.
Minnesota’s game against Atlanta is broadcast on FOX and NFL Sunday Ticket.
About Jaren Hall
Before his time at BYU, Hall was a standout player at Maple Mountain High School in Spanish Fork, Utah.
After high school, the signal-caller served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in California. Following his mission service, Hall returned to Utah and attended BYU.
He played for the Cougars from 2018-22, including two years as BYU’s starting quarterback.
Hey @Vikings fans, we have some @jarenhall3 film for you 🤙 pic.twitter.com/KnplbkXfCf
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) April 29, 2023
In December 2022, the junior decided to bypass his senior season of college and declare for the 2023 NFL Draft.
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Preseason touchdown pass No. 1 for @Vikings QB @jarenhall3. #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #SKOL #AZvsMIN #BYUFOOTBALL @kslsportspic.twitter.com/OzdPhnvY2s
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) August 26, 2023
During his time in Provo, Hall threw for 6,174 yards, 52 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions with a 65 percent completion rate. He also ran for 798 yards and nine touchdowns.
In April, Hall was selected by the Vikings with the No. 164 overall pick during the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Kyle Ireland is a Sports Producer and Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com. He’s also co-host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on X/Twitter (@kyleireland), Instagram (@kyleirelandksl), and Threads (@kyleirelandksl).
