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NFL Draft 2017: Top 5 draft prospects from Washington Football

By Jerran Anderson

Oct 8, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter in a game against the University of Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter in a game against the University of Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) is tackled by Washington Huskies defensive lineman Elijah Qualls (11) after a run by Hurts during the third quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) is tackled by Washington Huskies defensive lineman Elijah Qualls (11) after a run by Hurts during the third quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Defensive tackle Elijah Qualls was a two-year starter on the Washington Huskies defense. He sat a few games in the past two seasons with injuries but still turned enough heads with his play to a valuable player in the NFL Draft.

Qualls was a first-team All-Pac 12 selection. He started in 11 out 14 games in 2016. He missed three games with ankle injury. When on the field, Qualls proved to be a solid force in the middle. He had 38 tackles, 5 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks on the interior.

Qualls had 26 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks in 2015 in eight starts. He showed off his strength with 33 reps in the bench press at NFL Combine. At 6-foot-1 and 313-pounds, he tied for second next to Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett.

He’s got athleticism for a guy of his build and has potential as a run-stopper in the NFL. Qualls is currently projected to be a third or fourth round pick.

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