Jake Long

University of Michigan

Before his selection as the top overall pick in the NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins in 2008, Long starred on the offensive line for football teams in Michigan. The first-ever Lapeer East High School player to be selected to a Detroit News all-state “Dream Team,” Long also received regional accolades as both an offensive and defensive football player, as well in excelling in basketball, as scoring big man, and baseball, where he was a slugging first baseman.

At the University of Michigan, he was a consensus All-American in 2006 and a unanimous All-American in 2007 at offensive tackle. The Wolverines won 20 games in those two seasons. He was the team’s co-captain in 2007, when he was also the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year.

A three-time Pro Bowl selection in the NFL, Long started every game he played for the Dolphins from 2008-2012. He later played for St. Louis Rams, Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings, to round out an eight-year career.

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