'That choice says everything that needs to be said. 1 NFL draft picks in Big Ten history: 2008Ĭomments from Former U-M Head Coach Lloyd Carr The NFL Network will provide television coverage.įollowing are the No. The first and second rounds will take place during the opening day, with the remaining rounds occurring on Sunday (April 27). The 2008 NFL Draft begins Saturday (April 26) at 3 p.m. During the 2008 season, the offense gained more than 1,100 yards directly behind Long, and the back-to-back Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year allowed only one sack throughout the campaign. The Lombardi Award and Outland Trophy finalist fueled the Wolverine front, paving the way for running back Mike Hart (Syracuse, N.Y./Onondaga Central HS) to record numerous program standards. The 6-foot-7, 315-pound tackle overpowered all offensive linemen at the NFL's player combine, posting 37 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press to best all of the participants. One of only 11 Michigan football players to be elected captain twice, Long is rated the top offensive lineman in the player pool according to ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper. Long is one of six players invited to the draft, joining Chris Long (Virginia), Matt Ryan (Boston College), Darren McFadden (Arkansas), Glenn Dorsey (Louisiana State) and Vernon Gholston (Ohio State). Long will be in attendance at the draft, which will occur Saturday and Sunday (April 26-27) at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Long becomes the 13th player in Big Ten Conference history to be chosen with the first overall pick in the 73-year history of the NFL selection meetings.

Louis Rams - and is the fifth offensive lineman in league history chosen with the first overall selection. 1 pick since the 1997 draft - Ohio State's Orlando Pace was drafted by the St. Long is the first offensive lineman selected with the No. The Chicago Bears acquired running back Tom Harmon (1938-40) with the opening pick in 1941. 1 overall pick in the draft and the 43rd Michigan player to be drafted in the first round. University of Michigan two-time consensus All-America left tackle Jake Long (Lapeer, Mich./Lapeer East HS) signed a multi-year contract with the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday (April 22), making him the top pick in this weekend's 2008 NFL Draft.

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