David Long (defensive back) explained

David Long Jr.
Current Team:Indianapolis Colts
Number:34
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:6 February 1998
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:196
College:Michigan (2016–2018)
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:3
Draftpick:79
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:96
Statlabel2:Pass deflections
Statvalue2:8
Statlabel3:Interceptions
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Forced fumbles
Statlabel5:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel6:Defensive touchdowns
Pfr:LongDa02

David Long Jr. (born February 6, 1998) is an American professional football cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines. As a junior he was an All-Big Ten Conference selection. He is known for his nickname as "the Hawk".

Early life

A native of Pasadena, Long attended Bishop Alemany High School his freshman year, before transferring to Loyola High School for the remainder of his high school career.

In July 2015, the Chicago Tribune reported that Long was considering local schools USC and UCLA as well as Michigan, Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Washington, Oregon, Stanford, Duke and Oklahoma for his collegiate football career.[1] On August 2, 2015, Long was described as wavering between Stanford and Washington,[2] but committed to Stanford on August 6.[3]

Long, a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) student, became the first player to receive his jersey for the 2016 U.S. Army All-American Bowl on September 22, 2015.[4] He decommitted from Stanford on December 18, and announced he was considering Washington and Michigan.[5] He played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and was described as starting to lean toward Michigan by that time.[6] Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh flew with four assistant coaches on January 18 and climbed a tree as part of his effort to recruit Long.[7] [8] Long committed to Michigan on January 21, 2016.[9]

College career

Long graduated from high school with a 3.9 GPA and arrived at Michigan to be mentored by Jourdan Lewis.[10] As a junior for the 2018 Michigan Wolverines, he was a 2018 All-Big Ten Conference first-team (coaches) and third-team (media) selection.[11] [12] Following the season, he was considered to be a possible 2019 NFL draft prospect.[13]

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

thumb|left|200px|Long with the Los Angeles Rams in 2020The Los Angeles Rams selected Long in the third round (79th overall) in the 2019 NFL Draft.[14] In Super Bowl LVI, Long recorded four tackles in the 23–20 win against the Cincinnati Bengals.[15]

Las Vegas Raiders

On March 22, 2023, Long signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.[16] Long was released by the Raiders on November 2.[17]

Carolina Panthers

On November 3, 2023, Long was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers.[18] He was released on December 1.[19]

Green Bay Packers

On December 5, 2023, Long was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers.[20] [21] He was released on January 6, 2024.[22] On January 12, 2024, he was signed to the practice squad and elevated for the first round game of the 2023–24 NFL playoffs a day later.[23] [24] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent when his practice squad contract expired.[25]

New York Giants

On May 1, 2024, Long signed with the New York Giants.[26] He was released on August 27.[27]

Indianapolis Colts

On September 2, 2024, Long was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[28] The Colts signed him to the active roster on October 8.[29]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Comb Total Ast Sck PD Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
LAR8 0 9 8 1 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
LAR16 1 7 6 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
LAR16 5 40 35 5 0.0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
LAR12 4 21 18 3 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CAR3 1 7 5 2 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
GB3 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
LVR8 1 12 10 2 0.0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Career 66 12 96 82 14 0.0 8 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Source: pro-football-referencecom

Postseason

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Comb Total Ast Sck PD Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
LAR2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
LAR4 1 12 11 1 0.0 1 1 3 3.0 3 1 0 0
Career 6 0 12 11 1 0.0 1 1 3 3.0 3 1 0 0
Source: pro-football-referencecom

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Loyola's David Long considering USC and UCLA, among others. December 6, 2018. July 9, 2018. Chicago Tribune. Thiry, Lindsey.
  2. Web site: Stanford football recruiting: David Long, Foster Sarell, Wyatt Davis news. November 30, 2018. August 2, 2015. SB Nation. Kunnath, Avinash.
  3. Web site: David Long to Stanford: Cardinal Land 4-Star CB Prospect. December 6, 2018. August 6, 2015. Bleacher Report. Pantorno, Joe.
  4. Web site: David Long receives jersey as U.S. Army All American Bowl Selection Tour gets going. December 6, 2018. September 22, 2018. USA Today. Barnett, J. A..
  5. Web site: David Long Jr. Decommits from Stanford: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction. December 6, 2018. December 18, 2015. Bleacher Report. Wells, Adam.
  6. Web site: Four-star CB David Long Jr. commits to Michigan. November 30, 2018. January 21, 2016. Detroit Free Press. Snyder, Mark.
  7. Web site: The eccentric Jim Harbaugh climbed a tree during effort to recruit top CB talent. November 30, 2018. January 19, 2018. FOX Sports. Smiley, Brett.
  8. Web site: Four-star CB David Long commits to Michigan. November 30, 2018. January 21, 2018. MLive.com. Baumgardner, Nick.
  9. Web site: Football: David Long picks Michigan. November 30, 2018. January 21, 2016. Los Angeles Times. Sondheimer, Eric.
  10. Web site: Incoming Michigan CB David Long ready to learn from the best, make a splash in Ann Arbor. December 6, 2018. May 11, 2016. MLive.com. Baumgardner, Nick.
  11. Web site: Big Ten Announces Football All-Conference Teams for Defense and Special Teams and Select Individual Honors. https://web.archive.org/web/20181129012756/https://bigten.org/news/2018/11/27/big-ten-announces-football-all-conference-teams-for-defense-and-special-teams-and-select-individual-honors.aspx. dead. November 29, 2018. November 29, 2018. November 27, 2018. CBS Interactive. BigTen.org.
  12. Web site: Ablauf . Dave . Shepard . Chad . November 27, 2018 . Fourteen Wolverines Earn All-Big Ten Honors on Defense, Special Teams . November 29, 2018 . MGoBlue.com . CBS Interactive.
  13. Web site: Michigan football OL Ben Bredeson expects to return in 2019. December 6, 2018. December 3, 2018. Detroit Free Press. Baumgardner, Nick.
  14. News: L.A. Rams take Michigan's David Long in NFL draft Round 3 . Detroit Free Press . Orion . Sang . April 26, 2019. April 26, 2019.
  15. Web site: Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals – February 13th, 2022 . March 25, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  16. Web site: March 22, 2023 . Raiders sign CB David Long Jr. . March 25, 2023 . Raiders.com.
  17. Web site: Raiders sign LB Jaylon Smith. Raiders.com. November 2, 2023.
  18. Web site: Panthers claim cornerback off waivers. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. November 3, 2023.
  19. Web site: Rizzutti . Anthony . Panthers sign Mike Strachan to active roster, waive David Long Jr. . Panthers Wire . December 2, 2023.
  20. Web site: Kruse . Zach . Packers claim CB David Long off waivers from Panthers . Packers Wire . December 6, 2023.
  21. Web site: Packers claim CB David Long Jr. off waivers from Panthers. Packers.com. December 5, 2023.
  22. Web site: Packers activate TE Luke Musgrave, RB Emanuel Wilson off IR. Packers.com. January 6, 2023.
  23. Web site: Packers sign CB David Long Jr. to practice squad. packers.com. January 12, 2024. January 12, 2024.
  24. Web site: Packers elevate CB David Long Jr. for gameday. packers.com. January 13, 2024. January 13, 2024.
  25. Web site: Packers sign 14 practice squad players to reserve/future contracts. USA Today. Kruse, Zach. January 22, 2024.
  26. Web site: Giants sign veteran defensive back David Long Jr.. Salomone, Dan. Giants.com. May 1, 2024.
  27. Web site: Giants announce initial 53-man roster for 2024. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. August 28, 2024.
  28. Web site: Colts sign CB David Long Jr. to practice squad. Colts.com. September 2, 2024.
  29. Web site: Colts sign CB David Long Jr. to 53-man roster from practice squad, sign RB Trent Pennix to practice squad. Colts.com. October 8, 2024. October 9, 2024. Colts Communications.

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