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Why the Philadelphia Eagles will love Washington Huskies Defensive Tackle Elijah Qualls

By Bret Stuter

Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington defensive tackle Elijah Qualls speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington defensive tackle Elijah Qualls speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington defensive tackle Elijah Qualls speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington defensive tackle Elijah Qualls speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

What the Philadelphia Eagles will love about Elijah Qualls

The Washington Huskies defensive tackle Elijah Qualls is an intelligent and well-spoken herculean defensive lineman who is more than a fireplug of immobility. He is a truly gifted versatile athlete who loves the game of football.

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But he has layers upon layers of skillsets. And it was that spectrum of gifts that called him into duty for the University of Washington Huskies again and again. Take for example his ability to do running backflips.  Did you know he mastered that as well?

Imagine that athleticism on the team. No, not a circus performance. Simply a guy who can anchor the middle of the line, or slide out to stunt a pass rush from the edge? He gives the team plenty of options.

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