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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Medgar Elisha Harold (born January 20, 1994) is a former professional football player. He played as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He also played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers.
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Eli Harold: A Football Story
Eli Harold was a talented football player. He played in the NFL, which is the highest level of professional football in the United States. He was known for playing the position of defensive end. This player's journey started in high school and continued through college before he became a pro.
Growing Up and High School Sports
Eli Harold grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He went to Ocean Lakes High School. Eli was a star in two different sports there: football and track.
Football Star
On the football field, Eli played many positions. He was a defensive end, quarterback, running back, and wide receiver. As a senior, he made 78 tackles and 16 sacks. He also scored 20 touchdowns on offense. He was a top player in his district. Eli was even chosen to play in the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
Track and Field
Eli was also very good at track and field. He competed in jumping events. He placed third in the triple jump in 2009. He also had a great throw in the shot put in 2012. Eli won first place in the long jump at a district meet in 2012.
After high school, experts thought Eli was a top football recruit. He was ranked as one of the best defensive ends in the country. In August 2011, Eli decided to play college football at the University of Virginia.
College Football Journey
Eli Harold played for the Virginia Cavaliers. He started playing as a freshman in 2012. That year, he had 36 tackles and two sacks.
In 2013, Eli became a starter for his team. He finished that year with 51 tackles and 8.5 sacks. He continued to be a strong player in his junior year (2014). He made 54 tackles and seven sacks.
On December 10, 2014, Eli announced he would leave college early. He decided to enter the 2015 NFL draft. He finished his college career with 141 tackles and 17.5 sacks.
Playing in the NFL
Eli Harold was chosen by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2015 NFL draft. He was the 79th player picked overall.
San Francisco 49ers
As a rookie in 2015, Eli played in all 16 games. He made 13 tackles and recovered one fumble. He continued to play for the 49ers until 2017.
Detroit Lions and Other Teams
In August 2018, Eli was traded to the Detroit Lions. He played for them for one season.
After that, he signed with the Buffalo Bills in April 2019. Later that year, he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. He was released by the Eagles before the regular season started.
In December 2020, Eli signed with the Toronto Argonauts. This team plays in the Canadian Football League. He played for them until October 2021.
During his NFL career, Eli Harold played in 61 games. He made 95 total tackles and had 9.0 sacks. He also forced one fumble and recovered two fumbles.
Life Off the Field
Eli Harold was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is a Christian. His older brother, Walter Ray Harold, Jr., is a minister. Eli's nephew, Walter Harold III, also played football in college. Eli is married to Kelsey Harold. They have a daughter named Zuri and a son named Eli Jr.
