“Ran a 4.4 and Benched 400”: Football Fans React After Influencer Ashton Hall’s Football Career Stats Go Viral

During his two years as a running back with Alcorn State University, Ashton Hall’s performance was, to put it mildly, underwhelming. His career with the Braves saw him amass just 8 rushing yards in 6 attempts. So why did as many as 13 NFL teams comment about him on X recently?

Simple: Hall is currently one of the most intriguing men on the internet. Millions have been amused, bemused or simply gobsmacked by his extraordinary early morning fitness routine. From taping his mouth shut before sleep to waking up at 3:50 AM and from dousing his face in ice water to going for banana peel face rubs, Hall’s morning routine has left people wondering whether he’s a man or a cyborg. Or just an exceptionally dedicated fitness freak.

While it’s his over-the-top habits that’s gotten people talking about him, a few intrepid internet sleuths have just discovered another layer to the mystery of Ashton Hall. He actually looked a pretty promising player on the football field back in high school, who could have made it to college football.

The viral internet sensation is more than just a shredded trainer obsessed with sparkling water. Even more interestingly, his ripped physique today was just as impressive back then. And that sheer strength and explosiveness translated into some ridiculous stats:

• 40-Yard Dash: 4.4 seconds
• Bench Press Max: 405 pounds
• Squat Max: 500 pounds
• Vertical Jump: 34 inches

For a man who is 5’11” and weighed 205 lbs back then, these numbers seem straight out of Madden’s Create-A-Player feature.

That said, Hall couldn’t back up his try-out stats with much success on the field. Apart from the mind-blowing athleticism, every other metric proved just one thing — ripped as he was, he wasn’t meant for the gridiron.

But, as Hall was to find out later, not making it to the NFL turned out to be a blessing in disguise for him.

Hall has currently grabbed over 9 million followers on Instagram and nearly 5 million on TikTok. Impressive, to say the least. He now has a chance to build a huge personal brand and rake in the bucks from sponsors and endorsements.

 

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Fans were naturally super stoked to uncover this new trivia behind the internet’s latest mystery man. From amazement at Hall’s athleticism to just being surprised at his interest in football, netizens expressed keen interest.

Fans are lowkey impressed with Ashton Hall’s high school athleticism despite only having 8 rushing yards in 2 years in college. pic.twitter.com/leObyAQAoK

— Burner Boy (@MiraRoadKCChief) March 25, 2025

A few even compared Hall’s high school appearance with that of Saquon Barkley. But as it turned out, the only similarity between the duo was the fact that they both aspired to play as running backs in the NFL. One succeeded, and the other didn’t.

Does Saquon Barkley look like Ashton Hall? Some people believe so!??? pic.twitter.com/6Hq5wA1x30

— Burner Boy (@MiraRoadKCChief) March 25, 2025

All said and done, it’s funny how life works at times. During his college days, Hall probably could not have envisioned even in his wildest dreams that he would become an Internet sensation for a morning routine. But as it turns out, anything is possible and today, his dedication to fitness and self-care, has paid off.