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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