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Jake Long
Miami Dolphins — No. 77
Offensive tackle
Date of birth: May 9, 1985 (1985-05-09) (age 22)
Place of birth: Lapeer, Michigan
Height: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) Weight: 315 lb (143 kg)
National Football League debut
No regular season or postseason appearances
Career history
College: Michigan
NFL Draft: 2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1
 Teams:
Current status: Active
Career highlights and awards

Jake Edward Long (born May 9, 1985 in Lapeer, Michigan) is an American football offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dolphins first overall in the 2008 NFL Draft after signing a contract with the team on April 22. He played college football at the University of Michigan. League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1966–1969) Eastern Division (1966–1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970–present) AFC East (1970–present) Current uniform Team colors Aqua, Coral, Navy, White Mascot T. D. Personnel Owner H. Wayne Huizenga (50%) and Stephen M. Ross (50%) General Manager... In team sports, the squad number, shirt number, jersey number, sweater number, or uniform number is the number worn on a players uniform. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Lapeer is a city located in Lapeer County, Michigan. ... In an organised sport league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. ... A playoff in sports (North American professional sports in particular) is a game or series of games played after the regular season is over with the goal of determining a league champion, or a similar accolade. ... This is a list of athletic conferences of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). ... Head coach Lloyd Carr 13th year, 121–40 Home stadium Michigan Stadium Capacity 107,501 - Field Turf Conference Big Ten First year 1879 Athletic director William C. Martin Website MGoBlue. ... The NFL Draft (officially the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting[1]) is an annual sports draft in which National Football League (NFL) teams take turns, through seven rounds[2], selecting amateur college American football players and other first-time eligible players. ... The 2008 NFL Draft is scheduled to take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27, 2008. ... League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1966–1969) Eastern Division (1966–1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970–present) AFC East (1970–present) Current uniform Team colors Aqua, Coral, Navy, White Mascot T. D. Personnel Owner H. Wayne Huizenga (50%) and Stephen M. Ross (50%) General Manager... Jake Edward Long (born May 9, 1985 in Lapeer, Michigan) is an American football offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. ... is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Lapeer is a city located in Lapeer County, Michigan. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1966–1969) Eastern Division (1966–1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970–present) AFC East (1970–present) Current uniform Team colors Aqua, Coral, Navy, White Mascot T. D. Personnel Owner H. Wayne Huizenga (50%) and Stephen M. Ross (50%) General Manager... NFL redirects here. ... The 2008 NFL Draft is scheduled to take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27, 2008. ... This article covers college football played in the United States. ... Head coach Lloyd Carr 13th year, 121–40 Home stadium Michigan Stadium Capacity 107,501 - Field Turf Conference Big Ten First year 1879 Athletic director William C. Martin Website MGoBlue. ...

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[edit] Early years

He attended Lapeer East High School in Lapeer, Michigan where he was the second player in his high school's history to earn all-state first team honors in football. In baseball he played first base and is the all time leader in home runs and RBI.[1] Lapeer is a city located in Lapeer County, Michigan. ... In baseball, a home run is a base hit in which the batter is able to circle all the bases, ending at home plate and scoring a run, with no errors on the play that result in the batter achieving extra bases. ... In baseball statistics, a run batted in (RBI) is given to a batter for each run scored as the result of a batters plate appearance. ...


[edit] College career

At Michigan he was a four-year letterman. He was also two-time captain, one of only 11 players in Michigan History to be so honored. He appeared in 28 games and made 25 starts at offensive tackle, 14 of which were at right tackle and 11 at left tackle. In 2003 he was redshirted.[2] A letterman, in U.S. sports, is a high school or college athlete who has met a specified level of participation on a varsity athletic team. ... Redshirt is a term used in American college athletics. ...


[edit] Professional career

[edit] Miami Dolphins

On April 22, 2008, Long agreed to a five-year, $57.75 million deal with the Miami Dolphins. $30 million is guaranteed and the signing makes him the first overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.[3] This made him, as of that date, the highest paid offensive lineman in the NFL.[4] Long will once again play alongside his college teammate Chad Henne who was also selected by the Dolphins. League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1966–1969) Eastern Division (1966–1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970–present) AFC East (1970–present) Current uniform Team colors Aqua, Coral, Navy, White Mascot T. D. Personnel Owner H. Wayne Huizenga (50%) and Stephen M. Ross (50%) General Manager... The 2008 NFL Draft is scheduled to take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27, 2008. ... Chad Steven Henne (born July 2, 1985 in West Lawn, Pennsylvania) is an American football quarterback who plays for the Michigan Wolverines. ...


[edit] Awards and honors

[edit] College

Conference honors

  • 2004 All-Big Ten Conference Second Team (coaches) and Honorable Mention (media)
  • 2006 & 2007 All-Big Ten Conference First Team (coaches and media)
  • 2006 & 2007 Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year

National awards Coaches and media of the Big Ten Conference award the following individual honors at the end of each football season. ...

Football Writers Association logo The Outland Trophy is awarded to the best United States college football interior lineman. ...

[edit] Professional

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.mgoblue.com/football/playerbio.aspx?id=69258
  2. ^ http://www.mgoblue.com/football/playerbio.aspx?id=69258
  3. ^ http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft08/news/story?id=3358424
  4. ^ http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-dolphins-long&prov=ap&type=lgns

[edit] External links

Preceded by
JaMarcus Russell		 1st Overall Pick in NFL Draft
Jake Long		 Succeeded by
incumbent
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National Football League number one overall Draft picks
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2008 NFL Draft First Round Selections
Jake Long • Chris Long • Matt Ryan • Darren McFadden • Glenn Dorsey • Vernon Gholston • Sedrick Ellis • Derrick Harvey • Keith Rivers • Jerod Mayo • Leodis McKelvin • Ryan Clady • Jonathan Stewart • Chris Williams • Branden Albert • Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie • Gosder Cherilus • Joe Flacco • Jeff Otah • Aqib Talib • Sam Baker • Felix Jones • Rashard Mendenhall • Chris Johnson • Mike Jenkins • Duane Brown • Antoine Cason • Lawrence Jackson • Kentwan Balmer • Dustin Keller • Kenny Phillips
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Miami Dolphins 2008 NFL Draft selections
Jake Long • Phillip Merling • Chad Henne
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He was selected with the 29th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft out of the University of Michigan, where he was a two time all-American for... Jon Jansen is an American football player who currently plays offensive tackle for the Washington Redskins in the National Football League. ... Dhani Makalani Jones (born February 22, 1978, in San Diego, California) is a linebacker in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles. ... Benjamin Paul Joppru (born January 5, 1980 in Dickinson, North Dakota) is an American football tight end for the Houston Texans. ... Cato June (born November 18, 1979 in Riverside, California) is an American football outside linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. ... Tajuan Ty Law (born February 10, 1974 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania) is an American football cornerback who currently plays with the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. ... Mario Cashmere Manningham (born May 25, 1986 in Warren, Ohio) is a football wide receiver who plays for the University of Michigan. ... John Robert Navarre (born September 9, 1980) is an American football quarterback who plays for the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL. He was drafted in the 7th round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Cardinals and was previously their third-string quarterback for the 2004-2006 seasons. ... Rod Payne (born June 14, 1974 in Miami, Florida) is a former All-American center who played for the University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines football team from 1993-1996. ... Raymond Christopher Perry (born December 27, 1981 in Advance, North Carolina) is an NFL running back. ... Ricky Powers (born November 30, 1970) is a high school American football and baseball coach as well as a former professional American football player who played running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland Browns and a former University of Michigan Wolverines football co-captain. ... Rob Renes (born March 28, 1977 in Holland, Michigan) is a former football player who was an All-American nose tackle and team co-captain for the University of Michigan Wolverines football team in 1999. ... Jon Daniel Runyan (November 27, 1973, Flint, Michigan) is an American Football player who currently plays offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL. He is also a part owner of the AFL San Diego Riptide. ... Ernest Shazor (born July 4, 1983 in Detroit, Michigan) is a former professional American football safety in the National Football League. ... Greg Skrepenak (born January 31, 1970 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football player who played offensive lineman for five seasons for the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders and Carolina Panthers. ... Glen Steele (born October 4, 1974 in Ligonier, Indiana) is a former All-American defensive end for the University of Michigan Wolverines football team. ... Tai Streets (born April 20, 1977 in Matteson, Illinois) is an American football free agent wide receiver in the NFL. He was originally selected with the second pick of the sixth round of the 1999 NFL Draft. ... Sam Lee-Arthur Sword (born December 4, 1974 in Saginaw, Michigan) is a former American football linebacker who played for the Oakland Raiders and the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL. He played college football at the University of Michigan. ... Anthony Thomas is the name of: Anthony Thomas (aspiring game developer, god among men) Anthony Thomas (football), an American football player Anthony Thomas (local director), Welsh banker Anthony Thomas Civella, mobster Anthony Thomas (gay pornstar) Anthony Thomas, alternative credits name for Antony Thomas (journalist) [1][2] ^ http://www. ... Amani Toomer (born September 8, 1974 in Berkeley, California) is an American football wide receiver who plays for the New York Giants of the National Football League. ... Jerame Dean Tuman (born March 24, 1976 in Liberal, Kansas) is an American football tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL. He was selected with the third pick of the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft out of the University of Michigan. ... This article is about the former University of Michigan and NFL American football running back. ... John Vitale (1966 - July 11, 2000) was an All-American center for the University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines football team from 1985-1988. ...