Chris Long
Chris Long was born in Santa Monica, California, United States on March 28th, 1985 and is the Football Player. At the age of 39, Chris Long biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Christopher Howard Long (born March 28, 1985) is a former American football defensive end who played in the National Football League for 11 seasons, primarily with the St. Louis Rams.
The son of Hall of Fame defensive end Howie Long and older brother of guard Kyle Long, he played college football at Virginia where he was recognized as a unanimous All-American.
He was selected by the Rams as the second overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, whom he was a member of for eight seasons.
Long later played one season for the New England Patriots and two seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles, winning a Super Bowl title with each.
Along with Ken Norton Jr., Deion Sanders, Brandon Browner and Long's teammate LeGarrette Blount, Long is one of only five NFL players to win consecutive Super Bowls for different teams, having won Super Bowl LI with the Patriots and Super Bowl LII with the Eagles.
He also received the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award in 2018 for his charitable work, which included donating his entire 2017 salary to charity.
Early years
Chris Long was born in Santa Monica, California and is a son of Hall of Fame NFL defensive end Howie Long. He has two younger brothers, NFL guard Kyle Long and Howie Long Jr., a scouting assistant and personnel assistant for the Oakland Raiders. He is a great-nephew of film director Irvin Kershner. He appeared in a 1980s anti-underage drinking public service announcement as an infant with his parents. Chris Long is the godson of the Hall of Fame Quarterback Terry Bradshaw.
Long attended St. Anne's-Belfield School in Charlottesville, Virginia. As a senior in 2003, he was in on 91 tackles, 23 tackles for a loss, and 15 sacks, helping his team to an undefeated record and the state UIL school championship. "He was a big gangly kid who had yet to grow into his body," said John Blake, the St. Anne's-Belfield coach. "But he jumped in with both feet. When he played tackle, he would drive kids 10 or 15 yards down the field, like he was steering a car." He was given a 4-star ranking for college recruiting from Rivals.com, a service that rated him the sixth-best defensive end in the prep ranks. He played in the 2004 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Long also played basketball, lacrosse, and baseball in high school.
Personal life
On June 22, 2013, Long married Megan O'Malley in Charlottesville, Virginia. O'Malley is a graduate of the University of Virginia and former member of the UVA women's lacrosse team. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Waylon James Long, on March 2, 2016. Their second son, Luke Redding Long, was born on November 26, 2018.
College career
Since 2004 to 2007, Al Groh played college football at the University of Virginia under head coach Al Groh, who earned a degree in sociology. He was a backup on the defensive line as a freshman in 2004, but he missed five games due to mononucleosis. With five tackles (two for a loss) and a sack, the season came to an end.
Long, a sophomore in 2005, averaged 3.8 tackles per game, leading all Virginia defensive linemen. He had 46 tackles, including ten tackles for a loss and two sacks. His team was led by his 26 quarterbacks. With seven players, he also shared the team's lead in pass break-ups.
Long received second-team All-ACC recognition in 2006 and was named team captain. Long began with 57 tackles, 12 for a loss, and four sacks. His 4.8 tackles per game ranked fourth in ACC defensive lineman duties. He was also a finalist for the Dudley Award, the Commonwealth of Virginia's most outstanding player, and was also a All-State pick.
Long was named unanimous First-Team All-American after his senior season in 2007. Long was fourth nationally in tackling by a defensive lineman, averaging 5.3 tackles per game. In addition, North Carolina head coach Butch Davis, who worked against Long in North Carolina's ACC match-ups with Virginia, named Long as one of the country's best defensive linemen.
The Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Bednarik Trophy, Lombardi Trophy, Hendricks Award, and the Lott Trophy have all been on the watch lists for the 2007 season. He was a finalist for the Lombardi, Lott, and Nagurski Trophies throughout the season. Long received the 2007 Hendricks Award, which is given to the best defensive finish in the country, on December 5. The majority of the votes were long for a winner in the event's history. In addition, Long received a first-place vote and finished 10th in the 2007 Heisman Trophy voting.
Long's #91 jersey was retired from the University of Virginia on November 24, 2007, becoming the first to have his jersey retired as an active player despite having never completed his education.
Professional career
Long did not lift the bench press reps over 225 pounds at the NFL Combine because of an injured thumb.
370 pounds; Squat: 640 lbs; Power clean: 375 lbs; Pro Day Bench Press; Pro Day Bench Press 370 lbs.
Long was drafted second overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2008 NFL Draft. He was only the second son of a Hall of Famer after tight end Kellen Winslow II was selected in the first round, making him the fifth such player to be drafted in 2008 (the other being Matthew Slater).
Long was deemed a presumptive starter on defense by Rams head coach Scott Linehan, who was initially denied and instead felt he deserved to be a starter. In addition, the Rams also announced plans to use Long as both a linebacker and defensive end to showcase his athleticism. One of his best assets, he long considered, was his ability to play multiple roles.
Longs has signed a six-year $56.5 million contract with the Rams, which is backed by $29 million.
Long sacked Eli Manning of the New York Giants in his first appearance in his career on September 14, 2008. On October 26, 2008, he played his first twosack games against the New England Patriots. Pro Football Writers Association and Sporting News selected him All-Rookie at the end of his 2008 rookie season. With a high of two sacks against the New England Patriots, Long started 16 games (14 at right DE and 2 at left DE) for the Rams in 2008, releasing 4 sacks and leading the team in quarterback pressures.
Long continued to play both left and right defensive for the Rams in 2009 and ended the season with 5 sacks, second on the team. He also led the team's defensive linemen with 43 tackles (33 solo plus 10 assists), and the Rams were led in quarterback hits/hurries for the second straight season.
Long has been moved to the left defensive end, a position held by Leonard Little earlier in which he is a more "natural fit" as a result, according to his coaches. Long sacks against the San Diego Chargers in Week 6, 2010 and the NFL named him as the NFC Defensive Player of the Week Week. Long has also contributed to the Chargers' 287 total yards. He led the team in hits/hurries for the third straight season. In addition, he led the NFL in hurries in 2010 with 41.5 and 67.5 (Quarterback disruptions were the total number of quarterback sacks, hits, and hurries).
Chris Long decided to change his jersey number from 72 to his former college number 91, which was previously worn by Leonard Little. The Rams and Long agreed to a restructure of his employment to free money under salary ceiling on September 17, 2011. In 2012, the restructured contract included a $12.1 million signing bonus and a base salary in excess of $10 million. Long had an $18.3 million cap number for the 2012 season, which included the prorated signing bonus.
Long had a career-high 3 sacks against the New Orleans Saints on October 30, 2011, and was named Sports Illustrated's NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts. He led the NFL in quarterback turnover for the second straight season. Long was also a leader in quarterback hurries with 15 and 16 hits. For the second time, he was selected as an alternate to the Pro Bowl.
Long and the Rams announced on July 29, 2012, that their contract will continue for four years. The extension brought $50 million over four years, with $27 million guaranteed. Long's total deal, which was reworked in 2011, was worth $6 million over five years, with $37 million guaranteed.
Long led the Rams in sacks with 11.5 and then led the team in quarterback hits (24) and hurries (50). In addition, Long led NFL defensive ends in hurries for the third straight season, according to Football Outsiders.com. Long surpassed the Seattle Seahawks on December 30, 2012, bringing a career-high of three sacks. For the third time, he was also selected as a Pro Bowl alternate.
Long was suspended and fined $15,000 for throwing a punch at Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Chris Scott early in the third quarter on October 24, 2013. Long, the Colts, recovered an Andrew Luck fumble and ran it in for a touchdown, his first NFL point, and was named Co-NFC Defensive Player of the Week by Sports Illustrated (along with Robert Quinn). Long ended the 2013 season with 8.5 firings and 50.5 sacks, and was named to the All-Fundamentals teams for the second straight season. Long was also named the first alternate defensive end to the Pro Bowl in 2013, his fourth consecutive season as an alternate. For the sixth year in a row, he dominated quarterback pressures for the Rams, but second in quarterback hits to All-Pro Robert Quinn.
Long will recover from ankle surgery after September 10, 2014, according to Rams head coach Jeff Fisher. Long's 2014 season was cut short by injuries, downsizing Long's 2014 season to six games.
In 2015, Long played 12 games for the Rams. He was released by the team on February 19, 2016.
Long signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots worth $2 million on March 18, 2016. Long played in every game, starting in seven, and made strong contributions as a situational player on a team that went on to finish 14–2 in the regular season, capture the AFC Championship, and win Super Bowl LI, his first Super Bowl appearance.
Long played a crucial role in the team's triumph over a dramatic comeback victory. In the third quarter, the Patriots trailed 28-3, but they came back to win the game by a score of 34–28 over the Atlanta Falcons, which was the first overtime game in Super Bowl history and the best comeback in Super Bowl history. Long, despite not being in a statistical category during the game, was a key role in the team's comeback when Falcons offensive lineman Jake Matthews was suspended for holding Long on an eight-yard touchdown that would have put the Falcons at the Patriots' 26-yard line for a potential game-sealing field goal. Rather, the Falcons were pushed out of field goal range and the Patriots were able to tie the game on their next possession.
Long, who was 32 years old on March 28, 2017, agreed to a two-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles on March 28, 2017. Long has pledged his entire 2017 salary to charity. Long played in all 16 games this season, earning 5 sacks and a career high 4 for fumbles. In three postseason games, he had 4 tackles, two pass deflections, and a fumble revival.
Long, as well as fellow New England Patriot LeGarrette Blount, helped the Eagles defeat their former team in Super Bowl LII.
Long was named the recipient of the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award for his efforts in the areas of clean water, military appreciation, and youth education following the 2018 season.
Long announced his retirement on May 18, 2019.
Career after football
Long founded and became the host of the Green Light Podcast during his football career. In-depth interviews with celebrities, musicians, and athletes, as well as commentary from Chris and his co-hosts, football analysis, and sports gambling coverage are included in the Green Light Podcast.
Long founded The Chris Long Foundation in May 2015, which helps raise funds for the Waterboys. The ORG Initiative, an initiative in East Africa dedicated to the establishment of wells for communities. Long said in 2017 that he would donate his entire season's salary to charity, with the proceeds going to a different cause each week. In a tweet, Long said: "I hope it won't stop here," says the author, but that more people will be inspired to contribute energy and funds to our educational system. It will be the number of individuals who have contributed to this cause that will make a difference for every student in America's high quality education. Education is the best way to a prosperous future for EVERYONE in America."