The Chosen One
Jake Long is the first overall selection in the 2008 NFL
Draft. This marks the second time that a Michigan
player was the first player drafted. The Wolverine
preceding Long with that honor was Michigan's Tom
Harmon in 1941.
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Jake Long Collegiate Highlights
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While wearing Michigan Jersey No. 77, Jake Long was
a two-time Wolverines team captain and became the
first Michigan player to win consecutive Big Ten
Offensive Linemen of the Year awards. Long was also
a consensus All-American in 2006 and 2007.
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Jake Long High School Highlights
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Jake Long was a three-year starter at Lapeer
(Michigan) East High School. Long was the second
player in his high school's history to earn all-state first
team honors in football. In baseball Long played first
base and graduated from high school as the all time
leader in home runs and RBIs.
Long garnered national attention from recruiting
services. Max Emfinger ranked him as the 5th best
offensive tackle in the nation. Insiders.com had him
ranked as the 12th best offensive linemen nationally.
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