Eli Harold, OLB - 79th overall pick

Eli Harold, Virginia, #7

Height	Weight	Arm	Hand	10 Yd	40 Yd	Bench	Vertical	Broad	3-Cone	Shuttle	60 Yd Shuttle
6-3	247	33	9 3/8	1.56	4.60	DNP	35	123	7.07	4.16	11.81

Game Film Evaluated:

Pittsburgh (2014)

UCLA (2014)

Miami (2014)

Pros: Good burst and impressive straight line speed. Flashes a good speed rush. Can crash the line effectively. Plays in a 2 point stance in their 3-4 defense vs UCLA. Matched up vs solid prospect TJ Clemmings at Pitt. Has real impressive upfield burst and closing speed on the QB. Can chase down plays from the backside very well. Flashes ability to push tackle upfield then cross face inside to the QB. Got Clemmings off balance often in game observed.

Cons: Inconsistent being able to drop his shoulder and turn the corner. Lacks power and strength in his arms, cannot seal the edge or hold the POA. Does not have the power to knock a lineman back. He cannot get off blocks in either the run game or passing game if the tackle takes the speed rush away.

Summary: Eli Harold is a good speed rushing outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. He is not a power player in the least and has not shown the ability to hold up at the POA nor be able to get off blocks in the run game. These concerns prohibit thinking he can make it initially as a down lineman in anything but a rotational pass rusher. He looks to me as a late 2^nd round prospect to a 3-4 scheme or a 3^rd round pick in a 4-3 scheme. He just needs to get stronger without losing any quickness to become a far more complete player.