NFL Draft Profile: Virginia OLB Eli Harold

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As part of our coverage leading up to the 2015 NFL Draft we will provide profiles of 200 prospects, including what the scouts around the league are saying and video interviews with each player.

Eli Harold (OLB), Virginia

6’3” | 247 lbs.

2014 stats:

54 tackles, 14.5 TFL, 7 sacks, INT

Selection:

3rd round, No. 79 overall (San Francisco 49ers)

What scouts are saying:

"Explosive, leggy outside linebacker who has surprising strength at the point of attack, and the hands and length to become an outstanding edge-setter. Harold's burst upfield to threaten the edge is pro caliber and his ability to bend the corner at a 45-degree angle creates potential for him to become a quality pass rusher from either outside linebacker spot in a 3-4." — Lance Zierlein, NFL.com

"Quick starter out of his stance with burst and long-striding acceleration. Launches himself like a track athlete from his three point stance, keeping his pad level low with proper leverage. Agile feet to sidestep blockers in space and terrific speed in pursuit to chase down ballcarriers. The motor never quits, always going full-speed to the ball until the whistle. Does a nice job re-setting his eyes after his initial rush doesn't work, showing natural dip to turn the corner around the tackle without slowing down. He is at his best when using his length to extend, lock out and drive blockers backwards." — Dane Brugler, CBSSports.com

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Video analysis provided by NBC Sports and Rotoworld NFL Draft expert Josh Norris.

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