DE Shayne Hale: Mountaineers Added To The Mix 
by Bob Lichtenfels of Scout.com, October 5, 2006 at 1:18pm ET

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Shayne Hale Scout.com Headlines:
Hale, Lindsey Next Pitt Pass-Rushing Stars
Redshirt freshman Shayne Hale, redshirt sophomore Brandon Lindsey make successful move to DE.
-by PantherDigest.com Apr 12, 2009
Hale Hanging Tough
HS All-American Shayne Hale will redshirt this season.
-by PantherDigest.com Aug 24, 2008
Panther Profile: Shayne Hale
The Pantherdigest takes and up and close and personal look at the newest Panthers.
-by Scout.com Mar 20, 2008
Senior Highlights: Shayne Hale
The PantherDigest.com takes a closer look at the future of the Pitt defense.
-by Scout.com Mar 4, 2008
Pitt Signs 19 New Recruits
U.S. Army Bowl All-Americans Shayne Hale, Jonathan Baldwin and Lucas Nix lead the class.
-by PantherDigest.com Feb 6, 2008
Pitt is It for Hale
As expected Gateway Gator linebacker Shayne Hale says "Pitt is It".
-by Scout.com Jan 5, 2008
USAAB Video: Hale Primed for Decision
Shayne Hale will be making a decision between Ohio State and Pittsburgh on Saturday.
-by Scout.com Jan 4, 2008
USAAB East Thursday Practice MVP
Pennsylvania five-star prospect Shayne Hale comes alive as he dominates practice session.
-by Scout.com Jan 3, 2008
USAAB East Session Three Practice Report
Tuesday featured a scaled down practice schedule and lot's of special teams play.
-by Scout.com Jan 1, 2008
USAAB Report: The Buzz
Scout.com creates a buzz of its own with some hot recruiting scoop from San Antonio
-by Scout.com Jan 1, 2008
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Shayne Hale
Ht: 6-3.5 Wt: 240 40: 4.65
Position: LB
Date of Birth: 06/23/1989
Year: Class of 2008
High School: Gateway SHS
(Monroeville, PA)
College: Pittsburgh

2008 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list):
Pos: DE Pos Rank: #3 Pos Rating:

Scout.com Player Evaluation:
STRENGTHS
 Lateral Range
 Size
 Strength
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
 Hand Quickness
Hale has an incredible combination of size, speed and athleticism. He plays the linebacker position with the speed of a safety. Hale shows excellent lateral pursuit, is physical at the point of attack and is a sure tackler. Often times he is a big hitter that will just bury the ball carrier. Hale can take on and defeat blocks and has the natural instincts to find the ball and make the play.


Biography:
As a senior, Hale recorded 114 tackles, including 25 for loss, nine sacks, three pass breakups and three forced fumbles. Hale was named to the "Fabulous 22" team by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the "Terrific 25" by the Tribune-Review. He was also selected for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Hale finished his junior season at Gateway with 105 tackles including 58 solo and 13 for loss. He also had 15 sacks, four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. He benches 335 pounds and squats 425.

Hale earned first team Class AAAA Associated Press All-State honors. He was named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Fabulous 22" team and was named first team All-Conference by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He was also named to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review "Terrific 25" team.

Hale: "I'm strong and pretty fast. I can overpower most guys and play hard. I'm tough and reckless out on the field. I don't care about anything else but the game when I'm playing.

"I want to improve on everything. I need to improve my leg strength and be more punishing when I drive guys back."


Scout.com Combine Results (full list):
Location: Pittsburgh
Year: 2007
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 232
40-Yard Dash: 4.65
Short Shuttle: 4.34
Broad Jump: 9-7

Schools of Interest:
SchoolInterest LevelOffer? Attended Camp?Visit DateSigned LOI?
Pittsburgh Verbal Yes   12/14/2007
LSU No Interest Yes   None  
Michigan No Interest Yes   None  
Ohio State No Interest Yes   12/07/2007  
Virginia No Interest Yes   11/03/2007  
West Virginia No Interest Yes   12/01/2007