Keith DeLong explained

Position:Linebacker
Number:59
Birth Date:14 August 1967
Birth Place:San Diego, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:235
High School:Lawrence (KS)
College:Tennessee
Draftyear:1989
Draftround:1
Draftpick:28
Teams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Sacks
Statvalue1:1
Statlabel2:Interceptions
Statvalue2:2
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:6

Keith Allen DeLong (born August 14, 1967) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers from 1989 to 1993. He was selected by the 49ers in the first round of the 1989 NFL draft.[1] He earned a Super Bowl ring in his rookie season, in Super Bowl XXIV.[2]

DeLong is the son of SEC Legend and Outland Trophy winner Steve DeLong. He is one of only a handful of father/son combinations who both played at the NFL level. Both attended the University of Tennessee.[3] He was married to Marla Murrah, the niece of country songwriter Roger Murrah, and they had three children, two daughters and a son.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1989 NFL Draft Listing . May 26, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: George . Thomas . January 29, 1990 . The Big Easy: Fat City for Montana and 49ers; Broncos Fall, 55-10, And So Do Records . March 16, 2024 . The New York Times.
  3. Web site: Keith DeLong Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College . March 17, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.