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2017 Eagles breakout candidate: Defensive tackle Elijah Qualls

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Here are two things that you may be unaware of that relate to Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Elijah Qualls. Number one, he’s one of the more versatile defensive lineman on the team’s roster. Second, it’s that versatility that may have resulted in the Eagles getting a steal in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Qualls was the Eagles’ eight draft choice in the most recent selection meeting, and he was the 214th selection overall. Originally seen as a someone who could come off of the board somewhere between the third and fourth round, Qualls slid to the sixth.