where are they now?
where are they Now?
Former All-American Lineman Jake
Long Gets A Fresh Start In St. Louis
Long is one of the most decorated offensive linemen in Michigan's storied history, earning
first-team All-America recognition twice, Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year accolades
twice and first-team All-Big Ten honors twice.
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By Chris Balas
s the first player taken in the 2008
NFL Draft, former Michigan AllAmerican Jake Long played his first
four seasons in Miami as though he
had something to prove. Enormous
expectations accompanied the price
tag of being the first overall pick, and
he prepared — and played — to meet
the expectations.
Long played through a number of
injuries to become one of the league's
top linemen, earning Pro Bowl honors
at left tackle in each of his first four
