MAY 01, 2015 10:45p ET
MAY 01, 2015 10:45p ET
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have chosen linebacker Eli Harold out of Virginia with their third-round draft pick.
Harold was picked at 79th overall on Friday night after the team took Samford safety Jaquiski Tartt at 46th in the second round.
San Francisco looked to add a linebacker in the draft following the surprising retirements of five-time All Pro linebacker Patrick Willis and then Chris Borland shortly thereafter this offseason following his impressive rookie season.