CHRIS LONG
Defensive End | Senior | Virginia
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 272 | 40-Time: 4.75
It's beginning to look more and more like this will be a defensive end for the Rams. For a while there Jake Long looked like the obvious choice but even though he is still in the picture the signing of Jacob Bell to help shore up that offensive line probably makes it much less likely. The defensive line has been a problem area in St. Louis for a while now so after upgrading the interior with Adam Carriker and Clifton Ryan last year it might be time to look outside. Leonard Little is going to be 34-years-old next season and James Hall was cut so from a talent and need perspective there may not be a better fit than Chris Long, although if he's gone don't rule out Vernon Gholston.
Scouting Report:
Strengths:
Has good size and bulk...Very active and has an unparalleled motor...Hard worker and team leader with top-notch intangibles...Strong, tough and powerful...Sheds blocks well...Outstanding hand use...Does a terrific job versus the run...Technically sound and understands leverage...Great in pursuit and has a burst to close...Real smart with good instincts and awareness...Versatile and could play in either a 3-4 or 4-3 scheme..Durable...Has a lot of experience..Had a fantastic senior campaign.
Weaknesses:
Doesn't have great timed speed or quickness...May not have a lot of upside...Not a great natural pass rusher...Isn't going to strike fear into the hearts of opposing offensive tackles off the edge...Was not overly productive prior to his senior year.
Notes:
Father, Howie, was an All-American defensive end at Villanova and enjoyed a 13 season Hall of Fame career with the Oakland Raiders where he made 7 Pro Bowl appearances, won a Super Bowl ring, and was the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year twice...Younger brother, Kyle, is a standout baseball player...Chris won the Ted Hendricks Award as the nation's top defensive end in 2007...Played in a 3-4 defense in college and that might be his best fit at the next level...May never be an "elite" NFL defensive end but he should be a very good player for a long time.
| Year | GP | TKL | TFL | SACK | ||||||||
| 2004 | 6 | 5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | ||||||||
| 2005 | 12 | 46 | 10.0 | 2.0 | ||||||||
| 2006 | 12 | 57 | 12.0 | 4.0 | ||||||||
| 2007 | 13 | 79 | 19.0 | 14.0 | ||||||||
| Totals | 43 | 187 | 43.0 | 21.0 | ||||||||
Highlights:
NFL COMBINE
source:NFL draft Countdown
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