NFL First Round Mock Draft: Danny Shelton Is A Giant

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Nov 1, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers defensive end Eli Harold (7) is shown before a play against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Georgia Tech won 35-10. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

55. <p>This just seems like a Steelers kind of football player. Harold is a long and physical pass rusher off the edge. Taking Harold effectively means they admit that Ryan Shazier was a mistake pick last season. That being said, the Steelers cannot pass up on this electrifying talent.</p> <p>Harold actually reminds me of a young James Harrison. I think that is the kind of potential we are talking about here. Harold had 17.5 sacks in three seasons at Virginia. He had 7 sacks in the 2014 season as well as 14.5 tackles for a loss. Harold is a really complete prospect. He is good against the run as well, being a textbook tackler and having a high football IQ.</p> <p>When you think about the teams the Steelers have had in the past you think about tough defenses. The Steelers are coming off a home playoff loss in which the Baltimore Ravens pushed their defense around. This cannot sit well with Pittsburgh. Finding a pass rusher to get after Joe Flacco and other top tier passers is the Steelers main concern for 2015.</p> <p>Harold is one of my favorite players in this draft class. He is a freakishly good athlete with explosiveness, power and skill.</p>. Outside Linebacker. Virginia. Eli Harold. 22. player

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