Iowa State running back Breece Hall selected by New York Jets in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft

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One of the top three backs in Iowa State history was selected by the New York Jets in the second round of the NFL Draft Friday night.

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Many NFL Draft experts pegged Hall, who left Iowa State after his junior season, to Buffalo as the 25th pick of the first round.

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That outlook changed suddenly when the Bills traded up. The Bills traded up to get Florida cornerback Kaiir Elam, not to get a running back.

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On Friday, it was the Jets who made a move, trading up to get Hall, considered a three-down back for the modern NFL.

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He was the first running back selected in the draft, as well as the first Big 12 Conference player picked.

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“Breece has prepared for this moment and I am thrilled for him and his family,” Iowa State coach Matt Campbell said.

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“Breece had a really special career at Iowa State and played such an important role in the success our program has had the last few seasons.

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