Chris Long

Los Angeles Rams 2nd pick

DE ·

Virginia · 2008–2018

162

Games

252

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Chris Long is a former defensive end out of Virginia, selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the 2nd overall pick (round 1) in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played 162 regular-season games from 2008 to 2018, with the St. Louis Rams, New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles.

Draft Details

Year

2008

Round

Round 1

Pick

2nd overall

Team

Los Angeles Rams

Position

College

Virginia

Chris Long Career Stats

Primary starter for 6 seasons.
Ranks 3rd in the 2008 draft class in sacks (70).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	PD	FF
2008	STL	15	28	8	0	4	12	0	1
2009	STL	15	32	10	0	5	12	1	1
2010	STL	16	24	2	0	8.5	20	2	3
2011	STL	16	27	6	0	13	21	2	1
2012	STL	15	24	8	15	11.5	19	0	0
2013	STL	16	33	7	13	8.5	12	2	1
2014	STL	5	5	0	3	1	1	0	0
2015	STL	9	8	10	2	3	5	0	1
2016	NE	16	21	13	7	4	10	3	1
2017	PHI	16	20	8	2	5	18	0	4
2018	PHI	13	14	8	3	6.5	20	0	2
Career		152	236	80	45	70	150	10	15

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-3

Weight

272 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.75s

Vertical Jump

34"

Broad Jump

124"

3-Cone Drill

7.02s

Shuttle

4.21s

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