Eli Harold facts for kids
Harold with the San Francisco 49ers in 2015
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Born: | January 20, 1994 Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 243 lb (110 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach) | ||||||||
| College: | Virginia | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2015 / Round: 3 / Pick: 79 | ||||||||
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Eli Harold (born January 20, 1994) is an American former professional football player. He played as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). A defensive end is a player who tries to stop the other team's offense. Eli also played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers. Throughout his NFL career, he made 95 total tackles and 9 sacks.
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Early Life and High School Sports
Eli Harold grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He went to Ocean Lakes High School. There, he was a star in two different sports: football and track.
Football Achievements
On the football field, Eli played many positions. He was a defensive end, a quarterback, a running back, and a wide receiver. For the Ocean Lakes Dolphins, he was a key player. As a senior, he had 78 tackles and 16 sacks. These are big plays where a player stops the ball carrier or the quarterback.
He also scored 20 touchdowns on offense. He caught 41 passes for 723 yards. Eli was named the best defensive player in his district. He was also chosen for the All-District team as a wide receiver and defensive end. He even played in a special game called the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. In this game, he was a team captain.
Track and Field Success
Eli was also very good at track and field. He was a top jumper in his state. He placed third in the triple jump with a leap of 13.40 meters. He also threw the shot put 14.01 meters, which was his best throw. In the long jump, he leaped 6.68 meters and won first place at a district meet.
Choosing a College
Many colleges wanted Eli to play for them. Experts thought he was one of the best players in the country. In August 2011, Eli decided to play college football at the University of Virginia.
College Football Career
Eli Harold played for the Virginia Cavaliers. He started playing right away as a freshman in 2012. He had 36 tackles and two sacks in his first year.
In 2013, Eli became a regular starter. He finished that season with 51 tackles and 8.5 sacks. He continued to be a starter in his junior year, 2014. That year, he made 54 tackles and seven sacks.
After his junior season, Eli decided to enter the 2015 NFL draft. This meant he would skip his final year of college. He finished his college career with 141 tackles and 17.5 sacks.
Professional Football Journey
Eli Harold was chosen by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2015 NFL Draft. He was the 79th player picked overall. This was in the third round of the draft.
San Francisco 49ers (2015–2017)
As a rookie in 2015, Eli played in all 16 games for the 49ers. He made 13 tackles and recovered one fumble. He played with the 49ers for three seasons.
Detroit Lions (2018)
In August 2018, Eli was traded to the Detroit Lions. A trade means one team sends a player to another team. He played one season with the Lions.
Buffalo Bills (2019)
Eli signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills in April 2019. This meant he would play for them for one season.
Philadelphia Eagles (2019)
Later in 2019, Eli was traded again, this time to the Philadelphia Eagles. However, he was released by the Eagles before the regular season started. Being released means a team lets a player go.
Toronto Argonauts (2021)
In December 2020, Eli signed with the Toronto Argonauts. This team plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for them in 2021 before being released in October of that year.
Personal Life
Eli Harold was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in 1994. He is a Christian. He is married to Kelsey Harold. They have a daughter named Zuri and a son named Eli Jr.
