Guide Note:

Jake Long is a professional football player. He plays offensive tackle, and has agreed to a five-year, $57.5 million contract with the Miami Dolphins, who will select him first overall in the 2008 NFL Draft.

"Hail to the Victors":

Long played for the University of Michigan football team, and was named to the All-American first team twice during his college career. In 2007, he was a finalist for the Outland Trophy, presented to the best interior lineman in college football.

Everything's Coming Up Roses:

He led the Wolverines to four bowl game appearances, including two trips to the Rose Bowl. In his senior season, he allowed only 1 quarterback sack. He won Big Ten Conference offensive lineman of the year in both 2006 and 2007.

Swimming with the Dolphins:

The Miami Dolphins will use the first overall selection in the 2008 NFL Draft to take Long. He becomes the first offensive lineman selected first overall since the St. Louis Rams drafted Orlando Pace first in 1997, and only the third since 1968. Long is also the second player from Michigan ever taken first overall; the other was running back Tom Harmon in 1941 by Chicago

Fast Facts:

1. Full name: Jake Edward Long
2. Born: May 9, 1985
3. Birthplace: Lapeer, MI
4. Lettered in football and baseball in high school
5. 4-year starter for Michigan
6. 2-time All American selection
7. 2008 NFL Draft: Selected 1st Overall by Miami

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