Chad Hall: From Air Force to NFL Coaching Success

Nov 21, 2025 0

Chandler "Chad" Hall, born on May 23, 1986, is an American football coach and former wide receiver. He is currently an assistant quarterbacks coach for the New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL).

Chad Hall during his time with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Early Life and Air Force Academy Career

After graduating from Wesleyan School in Norcross, Georgia, Hall attended the United States Air Force Academy from 2004 to 2007, where he lettered in football for three years. During his first year at the academy he was a quarterback. After his freshman year he was converted to running back.

At the academy, Hall set an Air Force record with 275 yards rushing in a win against Army on Nov. 3, 2007. Hall was the only player in the United States to lead his team in rushing and receiving during his senior year.

Hall reflected on his time at the Air Force Academy, saying:

"The rigors of the Air Force Academy just furthered my discipline and my work ethic. For the cadets at the academy now, I'd say just because you go to the academy, it doesn't mean you can't follow your dreams and do anything you want, whether it's right away or after finishing your service commitment. Whether it's flying an aircraft or playing professional sports, you just keep on grinding and keep on fighting for that goal."

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Cadets at the Air Force Academy.

Military Service

After graduating from the academy, Hall served on active duty in the Air Force as a second lieutenant from 2008 to 2009.

NFL Playing Career

After going undrafted in the 2008 NFL draft, Hall tried out for the Atlanta Falcons during minicamp, but was not offered a contract.

Hall was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2010 after going undrafted in 2008. Hall also played for the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.

During the 2011 offseason, Hall competed for the Eagles' sixth receiver spot and punt-returning duties with Sinorice Moss and Johnnie Lee Higgins. Despite leading the team in catches and receiving yards during the preseason, Hall was waived by the Eagles during final roster cuts on September 3, 2011, as the Eagles elected to only keep five receivers on the active roster. He was re-signed to the team's practice squad the following day.

On September 1, 2013, Hall was claimed by the Kansas City Chiefs, reuniting him with his former head coach Andy Reid. Hall was released on November 13, 2013, to make room for wide receiver Kyle Williams. However, shortly after signing, Williams was injured and Hall was subsequently re-signed on November 22, 2013. Hall was released by the Chiefs on December 7, 2013. On December 13, 2013, Hall was re-signed by the Kansas City Chiefs.

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In 2013, Chad Hall caught two passes, one for nine yards and one for eleven yards for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Chad Hall coaching with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Coaching Career

In 2017, new Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott brought Hall on as an offensive assistant. McDermott was previously the Defensive coordinator for the Eagles while Hall was on the team.

Hall is currently a wide receivers coach for the National Football League's Buffalo Bills. While with Buffalo, Hall helped Stefon Diggs make three straight Pro Bowls (2020-2022) and earn a first-team All-Pro selection in 2020 (second-team in 2022). Under Hall's tutelage, Diggs became the first Bill with 100-plus receptions in consecutive seasons and set an NFL record for receptions in a player's first two seasons with a team (230).

Most recently, Hall was hired by the New York Giants as assistant quarterbacks coach.

Contributions Beyond Football

During his NFL playing career, Hall assisted at the Air Force recruiting office and shaved his head to raise money for the Wounded Warriors Foundation. Before his final year of playing, Hall founded "Pigskin Patriots," a non-profit organization that holds free football and cheerleading camps on military bases around the United States for children of military families. The goal of the organization is to build the character of tomorrow's future leaders while creating a day they will remember forever.

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Throughout his career, Chad Hall has held many titles - including a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, NFL wide receiver, and most recently Buffalo Bills Wide Receivers coach.