In high school, Hull played running back and linebacker at Canon-McMillan, excelling on both sides of the football.
He was a top wrestler in high school, and despite having separated his shoulder in an all-star football game a month prior, he clinched the victory for his team in the final bout of the 2010 WPIAL championship match.
[2] In track & field, Hull posted a personal-best time of 11.56 seconds in the 100-meter dash at the 2010 PIAA District 7 AAA Championships.
[3] He also threw the shot put, notching a top-throw of 12.88 meters (42-2) at the 2010 Dick Dei Track Classic.
[4] After redshirting in 2010, Hull contributed on special teams during Penn State's 2011 season.
[9] After Penn State defeated Michigan in four overtimes, Penn State coach Bill O'Brien commented that Hull "plays a very gritty, instinctive style of football, so when he makes big plays like the pass he broke up against Michigan on the wheel route, that fires the team up.
Concurrently, he assumed a role of vocal leadership on the Penn State defense, and was named a captain by his peers.