By Bill Smith

    Almost anyone can get a decent player in the first and second round of the NFL draft.  What separates the perennial contenders from the pretenders is the ability to get contributing players in the 4^th through the 7^th rounds of the draft.  The Indianapolis Colts choose wisely when they selected OSU wide out Roy Hall in the 5^th round (169^th pick overall) of the 2007 draft.

    According to several sources including The Sporting News, Hall will become the 4^th receiver in the rotation in 2008 replacing Aaron Moorehead, a veteran the Colts decided not to re-sign.  Hall’s combination of size (6-3, 240) and adequate speed make him difficult to cover for a defense.  He is too fast to trust a linebacker to cover him and too big and strong for the average cornerback or safety to handle.  He has always run very precise pass routes which is critical in the Colts offense.

    In addition, Buckeye fans will remember his knack of coming up with the big play just when we really needed it.  Hall's specialty has always been the key catch on 3^rd down.  This promotion is well deserved.  If he plays well, there is a good chance that he will be the choice to replace Marvin Harrison when the 13 year veteran retires.  Harrison will be 36 before the 2008 season opens.