Ben Hale

Liberty

Sep 13 (Sat)

5 p.m.

Position:
Defensive Back
Height:
6-3
Weight:
195
Class:
Redshirt Senior
Hometown:
Columbus, Ohio
High School:
St. Charles

2018: Played in the season opener at Oregon.

2017: Played in nine games for the Falcons … Recorded 10 tackles on the season including eight solo … Had a season high four tackles at Michigan State, including three solo … Recorded one tackle for loss and a pass break-up at Michigan State.

2016: Played in just one game, posting five tackles in the season opener at Ohio State … All five tackles were solo.

2015: Played in 12 games for the Falcons at safety … made his first career start at Purdue … registered 30 tackles (14 ua, 16 a) on the season … recorded 1.5 tackles for loss … had six tackles in the season opener at Tennessee (Sept. 5) … made four tackles against Memphis (Sept. 19) … had seven tackles with 1.5 TFLs and a pass breakup in a victory at Purdue (Sept. 26) … also had four tackles at Buffalo in the MAC opener … had three tackles against Akron (Oct. 17) … also had multiple tackles at WMU (Oct. 17) and made a tackle in the GoDaddy Bowl against Georgia Southern.

2014: Played in the season’s final 10 games for the Falcons, recording two tackles on special teams … had a tackle in games at Toledo and vs. Ball State.

High School: Graduated from St. Charles Prep in Columbus, Ohio … played for head coach Jeff Pharion … was a three-year varsity player for the Cards … recorded 80 tackles as his team went 8-2 during his senior season … also had seven touchdowns and one forced fumble … had 85 tackles, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and two sacks as a junior … had 47 tackles and three interceptions—all in the same game—as a sophomore … was a two-time All-District player … team won Central Catholic League championship in 2013 … lettered in basketball … both of his parents were collegiate athletes … related to Oakland Raiders running back Trent Richardson.

Personal: Full name is Benjamin Frederick Hale Jr. ... son of Benjamin Hale Sr. and Kristin Roese ... has two brothers ... born on Feb. 20, 1996 ... majoring in management.