EliApple
CBCB#30Ohio State
6'1" • 203lbs • 31y/oDraft Eligibility:2016
- Overall Grade '14
- 71.6
- 171st/420 - CBs
- Snap Count '14
- 735
- 120th/1222 - CBs
- Interceptions '14
- 2
- 69th/420 - CBs
- Pass Breakups '14
- 3
- 188th/420 - CBs
Eli
Apple
CB
#30
|
Ohio State
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/29/2026
Eli Apple was a cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers who earned a 71.6 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2014 season, 171st among 420 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 69.0 ranked 217th among 420 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 81.1 ranked 58th at the position.
He recorded 2 interceptions on the season. Apple broke up 3 passes in coverage. He allowed a 77.7 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 24 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 28 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
San Francisco 49ers
2025
Los Angeles Chargers
2024
Miami Dolphins
2023
Cincinnati Bengals
2021 - 2022
Carolina Panthers
2020
New Orleans Saints
2018 - 2019
New York Giants
2016 - 2018
Ohio State Buckeyes
2014
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2014
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
71.6
AVG
171st/420 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
69.0
AVG
217th/420 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
43.9
AVG
328th/420 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
81.1
AVG
58th/420 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
vs ILUN
75
Week 10, 2014
@ MNUN
72.5
Week 12, 2014
@ MDUN
71.9
Week 6, 2014
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
vs ALUN
47.5
Week PO, 2014
@ MDNA
58
Week 1, 2014
@ MIST
58
Week 11, 2014
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2014
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
28
240th/420 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
2
69th/420 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
1
146th/420 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
24
168th/420 CBs
Defense
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Rank
240
th
Solo Tackles
28
196
th
Assists
3
29
th
Forced Fumbles
1
181
st
Stops
10
102
nd
Sacks
0
282
nd
Missed Tackles
7
69
th
Interceptions
2
156
th
Passer Rating Allowed
77.7
273
rd
Yards per Reception Allowed
13.9
146
th
Total Pressures
1
188
th
PBUs
3
168
th
Receptions Allowed
24
Rank
120
th
Total Snaps
735
131
st
Run Defense Snaps
326
255
th
Pass Rush Snaps
3
84
th
Coverage Snaps
406
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