53 Facts About Chris Long

Christopher Howard Long was born on March 28,1985 and is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for 11 seasons in the National Football League.

Chris Long was selected by the St Louis Rams second overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, where he spent eight seasons.

Chris Long later played one season for the New England Patriots and two for the Philadelphia Eagles, winning a Super Bowl title with each.

Chris Long is one of six players to win consecutive Super Bowls for different teams, having won Super Bowl LI with the Patriots and Super Bowl LII with the Eagles.

Chris Long received the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award in 2018 for his charitable work, which included donating his entire 2017 salary to charity.

Chris Long was born in Santa Monica, California and is a son of Hall of Fame NFL defensive end Howie Long.

Chris Long has two younger brothers, NFL guard Kyle Long and Howie Long Jr.

Chris Long is a great-nephew of film director Irvin Kershner.

Chris Long appeared in a 1980s anti-underage drinking public service announcement as an infant with his parents.

Chris Long is the godson of the Hall of Fame Quarterback Terry Bradshaw.

Chris Long played in the 2004 US Army All-American Bowl.

Chris Long played college football at the University of Virginia under head coach Al Groh from 2004 to 2007, while pursuing a degree in sociology.

Chris Long ended the season with five tackles and a sack.

Chris Long totaled 46 tackles, with 10 tackles for a loss and 2 sacks.

Chris Long shared the team lead in pass break-ups with seven.

In 2006, Chris Long earned second-team All-ACC honors and was voted team captain.

Chris Long was a finalist for the Dudley Award, for the most outstanding player in the Commonwealth of Virginia and was an All-State selection.

Chris Long was fourth nationally in tackling by a defensive lineman, averaging 5.3 tackles per game.

Chris Long entered the 2007 season on the watch lists for the Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Bednarik Trophy, Lombardi Trophy, Hendricks Award, and the Lott Trophy.

Chris Long finished the season as a finalist for the Lombardi, Lott, and Nagurski Trophies.

On December 5, Chris Long won the 2007 Hendricks Award, given to the top defensive end in the nation.

Chris Long garnered more than 60 percent of the votes, the most ever for a winner in the history of the award.

Additionally, Chris Long received a first-place vote and finished 10th in the 2007 Heisman Trophy voting.

At the NFL Combine, Chris Long did not lift the bench-press reps of 225 pounds because of an injured thumb.

Chris Long was drafted by the St Louis Rams second overall in the 2008 NFL Draft.

Chris Long considered his ability to play multiple positions one of his best assets.

On July 19,2008, Chris Long agreed to terms on a six-year $56.5 million contract with the Rams with $29 million guaranteed.

On September 14,2008, Chris Long recorded his first career sack against Eli Manning of the New York Giants.

Chris Long recorded his first 2-sack game versus the New England Patriots on October 26,2008.

Chris Long started 16 games for the Rams in 2008, recording 4 sacks and leading the team in quarterback pressures, with a high of two sacks against the New England Patriots.

In 2009, Chris Long again played both left and right defensive end for the Rams and ended the season with 5 sacks, which was second on the team.

In 2010, Chris Long moved to left defensive end, a position previously held by Leonard Little, where he is a more "natural fit" according to his coaches.

In Week 6,2010, against the San Diego Chargers, Chris Long recorded two sacks and was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week by the NFL.

In 2011, Chris Long decided to change his jersey number from 72 to his former collegiate number 91, which was previously worn by Leonard Little.

On September 17,2011, the Rams and Chris Long agreed to a restructuring of his contract to free money under the salary cap.

On October 30,2011, Chris Long had a career-high 3 sacks versus the New Orleans Saints and was named Sports Illustrated's NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts.

Chris Long led the Rams in quarterback hurries with 15 and quarterback hits with 16.

Chris Long was voted as an alternate to the Pro Bowl for the second time.

In 2012 Chris Long led the Rams in sacks with 11.5 and again led the team in quarterback hits and hurries.

On December 30,2012, Chris Long tied a career-high of 3 sacks versus the Seattle Seahawks.

Chris Long was voted as a Pro Bowl alternate for the third time.

Chris Long ended the 2013 season with 8.5 sacks and took his career total to 50.5 sacks and was named to the All-Fundamentals teams for the second consecutive season.

Also in 2013 Chris Long was voted first alternate defensive end to the Pro Bowl, the fourth consecutive season he was an alternate.

On September 10,2014, Rams head coach Jeff Fisher announced Chris Long would spend two months recovering from ankle surgery.

Chris Long was released by the team on February 19,2016.

On March 18,2016, Chris Long signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots worth $2 million.

Chris Long played an important role in a critical play helping the team to a dramatic comeback victory.

On March 28,2017, his 32nd birthday, Chris Long signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Chris Long announced that he would donate his entire 2017 salary to charity.

Chris Long played in all 16 games in the 2017 season, recording 5 sacks and a career high 4 forced fumbles.

Chris Long added 4 tackles, 2 pass deflections, and a fumble recovery in 3 postseason games.

In 2017, Chris Long stated that he would donate his entire season's salary to charity, with the money going to a different cause each week.

On June 22,2013, Chris Long married Megan O'Malley in Charlottesville, Virginia.