It only took one clip — one laser throw on the run, one absurd arm-angle sidewinder — for the football world to completely lose its mind over Treyson Hall, the highly touted rookie QB for the New York Guardians.
The 12-second practice clip, posted Monday afternoon by the team’s social media intern (now an overnight hero or villain, depending who you ask), shows Hall rolling left, avoiding a collapsing pocket, and rifling a 35-yard bomb into the hands of an undrafted rookie receiver in tight coverage. It’s flashy. It’s electric. And now it’s ignited a firestorm.
Within hours, the clip had over 7 million views on X (formerly Twitter), with fans and analysts violently divided.
“He’s the next Mahomes. I said what I said.”
— @JetFuelJimmy
“Bro threw ONE decent pass in PRACTICE against no pass rush 💀. He’s a TikTok QB. Stop the hype.”
— @CoachFitzFilmRoom
Former players have weighed in, too. Ryan Clark called the clip “ridiculous talent” while Marcus Spears urged fans to “pump the brakes” and let Hall “play a real snap first.”
Hall, 22, was the #8 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of USC. Dubbed “The Architect” for his pocket poise and improvisational skills, Hall entered camp with high expectations but also plenty of doubters who questioned his decision-making under pressure. Critics now argue that viral moments like this create unrealistic expectations — and that social media stardom isn’t the same as NFL readiness.
“Practice clips don’t win games,” said former NFL QB Dan Orlovsky on NFL Live. “He’s got a cannon, sure. But let’s see him against a real blitz.”
Meanwhile, Guardians head coach Kevin Ramírez tried to cool the buzz: “He’s got talent, no doubt. But he’s a rookie. We’re focused on development, not likes.”
Still, the debate isn’t slowing down. Every angle of the clip has been analyzed, memed, remixed, and argued over by everyone from teenage fans to retired pros. Some are calling Hall the future face of the league. Others say he’s another Zach Wilson waiting to happen.
Whether he’s overhyped or the real deal remains to be seen — but one thing’s certain: everyone is watching.
