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5 Things to Know about 49ers LB Eli Harold

As general manager Trent Baalke said during last week's draft, "You can never have too many guys that can rush the passer."

That's why the San Francisco 49ers used their third-round pick on Virginia outside linebacker Eli Harold. In his final two college seasons, Harold recorded 15.5 sacks.

Below are five more things to know about the 21-year-old pass-rusher, who joins Ahmad Brooks and Chris Cook as former Virginia players on the 49ers roster.

1. He was considered by many to be a first-round talent.