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• Late in 2010 and early 2011 was an incredibly trying time for the Harold family. In a three-month span, Eli’s brother Walter unexpectedly lost his son, Forrest, and Eli’s mother, Sheila Korvette, passed away from cancer. In the wake of the family’s tragedy, Harold moved in with Walter, the closest thing he had to a father fig-ure. After becoming a highly-touted prospect and recording his first sack at the University of Virginia, Harold dedicated the milestone to his older brother.

• In July of 2016, Harold teamed with Seattle Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor and other NFL players to host the Inaugural “VA’s Next Up” football camp. The camp was attended by more than 150 middle and high school athletes/students which focused on life skills, financial literacy, NCAA rules and regulations, entrepreneur-ship, teamwork and communication. Said Harold on the genesis of the event, “I reached out to Kam and thought it would be a great idea to get some of the guys from the 757 to start a camp to reach these kids,” he said. “We wanted to reach back out to the commu-nity and give back to the kids. We also wanted to let them know that they can do anything they want to do in life.”

• One of many interests Harold has, his sneaker collection is the one that he is the most passionate about. A collector of more than 250 pairs of shoes, Harold’s col-lection ranges from Air Jordan’s to “Anything red and suede,” which particularly catch his eyes. His sneaker interest translates to his cleats on the field. “If you look good, you feel good, you play good. That’s what it’s all about,” said Harold.

GOLDMINE• During all Week 13 games in 2017, NFL players had the chance to

share the causes that are important to them as part of the NFL’s My Cause, My Cleats campaign. “I want to honor and show respect to my mother and her battle with Pancreatic Cancer,” said Harold. “My message to those affected by the disease: Stay strong and know that you are loved.”

• As part of the 49ers annual Thanksgiving celebrations, Harold and his teammates visited Cityteam San Jose to serve a holiday feast to over 300 people in need. Guests enjoyed turkey along with all of the usual holiday sides, while getting to know the 49ers.

• Harold was “Mr. Everything” for his high school team, playing quarterback, running back, wide receiver and defensive end at Ocean Lakes HS. Racking up 1,146 yards and 20 touchdowns in a wildcat offense, he was named first-team All-Tidewater, the Beach District Defensive Player of the Year and a first-team all-district se-lection at wide receiver and defensive end.

HAROLD’S GOLDEN NUGGETS• Persevered through the unspeakable tragedy of losing his

mother, Sheila Korvette, to become a highly sought-after prospect.

• Harold is cousins with current Pittsburgh Steelers WR and former 2013 second-round (34th overall) draft pick of the Ten-nessee Titans, Justin Hunter.

• Finished his college career ranking 11th in Virginia school his-tory with 17.5 total sacks.

• First-team all-district selection at Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach, VA) HS at both wide receiver and defensive end.

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HAROLD’S TRANSACTIONS Originally a 3rd-round (79th overall) draft choice by SF in 2015.

HAROLD’S CAREER STATISTICS

Total Tackles: 9 at Was. (10/15/17)Solo: 5 vs. TB (10/23/16)Assists: 6 at Was. (10/15/17)

Sacks: 1.0 (5 times) Last at Hou. (12/10/17)Forced Fumbles: 1 at Arz. (11/13/16)Fumble Recoveries: 1 (2 times) Last at Car. (9/18/16)

HAROLD’S CAREER HIGHS

TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLESYEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOL AST SACKS YDS INT YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS 2015 SF 16 1 20 12 8 0.0 0.0 0 0 - 0 0 0 1 82016 SF 16 13 55 27 28 3.0 5.0 0 0 - 0 0 1 1 192017 SF 16 11 34 26 8 2.0 14.0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0TOTALS 48 25 109 65 44 5.0 19.0 0 0 - 0 0 1 2 27

Additional Statistics:Special Teams Tackles - 1: 2015 (1)

Milestones:NFL Debut: vs. Min. (9/14/15); First Start: vs. Arz. (11/29/15); First FR: at StL (11/1/15 - WR Tavon Austin); First Sack: at Arz. (11/13/16 - QB Carson Palmer); First FF: at Arz. (11/13/16 - QB Carson Palmer)

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2017• Played in 16 games (11 starts) and tallied 33 tackles and 2.0 sacks.

• Brought down Cardinals QB Carson Palmer at Arz. (10/1), resulting in his 1st sack of the season and 4th of his career.

• Sacked Texans QB Tom Savage at Hou. (12/10) for a 7-yd. loss, marking his 2nd sack of the season and 5th of his career.

2016• Appeared in all 16 games for the 2nd consecutive season, while

make a career-high 13 starts, and recorded 55 tackles, 3.0 sacks, 1 FF and 1 FR.

• Registered a strip-sack of Cardinals QB Carson Palmer at Arz. (11/13), his 1st sack and 1st FF of his career.

• Took down QB Matt Ryan for his 2nd career sack at Atl. (12/18).

• Recorded 5 tackles and 1.0 sack at LAR (12/24), marking his 3rd sack of the season and the 1st time in his career he has registered a sack in consecutive games.

• Part of a 49ers defense that allowed 177 net yds. (99 rush, 78 pass) at LAR (12/24), the fewest given up by the 49ers defense in a single game since 11/19/12 vs. Chi. (143; 85 rush, 58 pass).

2015• Appeared in all 16 games (1 start) and recorded 20 tackles and 1

FR.

• Registered a season-high 5 tackles vs. Sea. (10/22)

• Recovered the 1st fumble of his career at StL (11/1), picking up a fumble by Rams WR Tavon Austin.

COLLEGEPlayed in 36 games (25 starts) and registered 141 tackles, 17.5 sacks, 36.5 TFLs, 4 FFs, 4 FRs, 2 INTs and 3 PDs. Finished career ranked 10th in school history with 36.5 career TFLs and 11th with 17.5 career sacks. As a junior, named Touchdown Club of Rich-mond’s Defensive Lineman of the Year, Second-Team All-ACC and Second-Team All-ACC Coaches. Started all 12 games and tallied 54 tackles, 7.0 sacks, 14.5 TFLs, 2 FRs, 1 FF, 1 INT and 2 PDs. In 2013, earned Second-Team CollegeFootballNews All-Sophomore hon-ors as he started all 12 games and notched 51 tackles, 8.5 sacks, 15 TFLs, 2 FRs, 2 FFs and 1 PD. As a freshman, played in 12 games (1 start) and recorded 36 tackles, 2.0 sacks, 7 TFLs, 1 FF and 1 INT.

PERSONAL• Majored in African American studies.

• Attended Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach, VA) HS and was named Su-perPrep Mid-Atlantic Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. Also earned Beach District Defensive Player of the Year and a first-team all-district selection at WR and DE.

• As a senior, tallied 78 tackles and 16 sacks. Also played QB, RB and WR on offense, amassing 1,146 total yds. and 20 TDs in a wildcat offense. Led the Dolphins with 41 recepts. for 723 yds.

• Married to the former Kelsey Pendleton.

• Born Eli Medgar Harold (1/20/94) in Virginia Beach, VA.

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2017Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR YdsSep 10 Car L 1/1 2 2 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Sep 17 at Sea L 1/0 1 1 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Sep 21 LAR L 1/1 2 2 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 1 at Arz L 1/1 2 2 0 1.0 7.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 8 at Ind L 1/0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 15 at Was L 1/1 9 3 6 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 22 Dal L 1/0 1 1 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 29 at Phi L 1/1 3 2 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov 5 Arz L 1/1 3 2 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov 12 NYG W 1/1 1 1 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov 26 Sea L 1/1 3 3 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Dec 3 at Chi W 1/1 3 3 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Dec 10 at Hou W 1/1 2 2 0 1.0 7.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Dec 17 Ten W 1/0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Dec 24 Jax W 1/1 1 1 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Dec 31 at LAR W 1/0 1 1 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 16/11 34 26 8 2.0 14.0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2015Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Sep 14 Min W 1/0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Sep 20 at Pit L 1/0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Sep 27 at Arz L 1/0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 4 GB L 1/0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 11 at NYG L 1/0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 18 Bal W 1/0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 22 Sea L 1/0 5 3 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov 1 at StL L 1/0 3 3 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 8Nov 8 Atl W 1/0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov 22 at Sea L 1/0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov 29 Arz L 1/1 4 1 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Dec 6 at Chi W 1/0 1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Dec 13 at Cle L 1/0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Dec 20 Cin L 1/0 3 3 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Dec 27 at Det L 1/0 1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Jan 3 StL W 1/0 3 2 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 16/1 20 12 8 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 8

2016Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Sep 12 LAR W 1/1 1 1 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Sep 18 at Car L 1/1 1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 19Sep 25 at Sea L 1/1 2 1 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 2 Dal L 1/1 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 6 Arz L 1/0 2 1 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 16 at Buf L 1/0 5 2 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 23 TB L 1/0 7 5 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov 6 NO L 1/1 8 4 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov 13 at Arz L 1/1 3 1 2 1.0 4.0 0 0 0 1 0 0Nov 20 NE L 1/1 5 4 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov 27 at Mia L 1/1 4 2 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Dec 4 at Chi L 1/1 3 1 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Dec 11 NYJ L 1/1 5 0 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Dec 18 at Atl L 1/1 4 2 2 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Dec 24 at LAR W 1/1 5 3 2 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Jan 1 Sea L 1/1 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 16/13 55 27 28 3.0 5.0 0 0 0 1 1 19

HAROLD’S GAME-BY-GAME