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Vitals

Defensive End - Ranked #1

Atlantic Coast Conference :: Virginia

OTC Top 100 Rank: #3

Class: 2008

Height: 6-3

Weight: 272 lbs.

Forty Time: 4.75 Combine

Stats

2004: 5 TK 2 TFL 1 SK 0 INT 0 FF
2005: 46 TK 10 TFL 2 SK 0 INT 0 FF
2006: 57 TK 12 TFL 5 SK 0 INT 1 FF
2007: 75 TK 19 TFL 14 SK 1 INT 2 FF

Strengths

Good size/strength
Quick first step
Outstanding technique
Great run defender
Can chase running backs down from behind in the backfield
Solid pass rusher
Ability to fit into any defensive scheme
Hard worker with a non-stop motor

Weaknesses

Not a dominant edge pass rusher

Player News Feed

Long road back to playoffs underway in St. Louis
2008-05-15 11:10:09

After a promising 8-8 finish in 2006, the St. Louis Rams began last season intent on elevating their game. But the only area where they climbed was in the draft order.

USA Today

What did he think of DE Phillip Merling, the team's first second-round pick?
2008-05-14 12:25:39

“Watching him I was impressed, yesterday going back through the film, watching his hands and watching some of his body language that way,” Sparano said. “He plays with a little more strength than maybe I thought, but all these guys need to find real strength right now.

The Palm Beach Post

Rams' top draft pick has good first outing
2008-05-11 10:13:07

EARTH CITY, Mo. (AP) - Chris Long found out early that although he was the St. Louis Rams' first-round draft choice and the No. 2 selection overall, he is still just a rookie.

Park Hills Daily Journal

Rams' top draft pick has good first outing
2008-05-11 01:28:18

EARTH CITY, Mo. (AP) - Chris Long found out early that although he was the St. Louis Rams' first-round draft choice and the No. 2 selection overall, he is still just a rookie.

Park Hills Daily Journal

Long enjoys his first day of work with Rams
2008-05-10 03:16:38

Rookie defensive end Chris Long's first day of work with the St. Louis Rams felt more like fun than actual labor.

Belleville News-Democrat