David Long Jr. is an American football linebacker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football at West Virginia University and was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
Early Life and College Career
David Long Jr. was born on March 23, 1999, in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. He grew up in Eugene, Oregon, and attended Sheldon High School, where he played football, basketball, and baseball. He was a two-time all-state selection in football and was also named the state’s defensive player of the year as a senior.
Long committed to play college football at West Virginia University over offers from Arizona State, Colorado State, and San Diego State. He played in all 11 games as a true freshman in 2017, starting two games at safety. He made 26 tackles, one interception, and one forced fumble.
As a sophomore in 2018, Long started all 12 games at safety and made 66 tackles, two interceptions, and one forced fumble. He was named honorable mention All-Big 12.
In 2019, Long started all 13 games at safety and made 58 tackles, two interceptions, and one forced fumble. He was named second-team All-Big 12.
Professional Career
Long was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the third round (79th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. He signed his rookie contract with the Titans on July 29, 2019.
Long started 11 games at safety for the Titans in 2019. He made 55 tackles, one interception, and one forced fumble. He was placed on injured reserve on December 17, 2019, with a knee injury.
In 2020, Long started 11 games at safety and made 64 tackles, one interception, and one forced fumble. He was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team.
In 2021, Long started all 17 games at safety and made 101 tackles, three interceptions, and one forced fumble. He was named second-team All-Pro.
In 2022, Long started 14 games at safety and made 74 tackles, one interception, and two forced fumbles. He was placed on injured reserve on December 4, 2022, with a knee injury.
Professional Career Stats
- All-time tackles: 358
- All-time interceptions: 7
- All-time forced fumbles: 5
- Win-loss record: 33-32
Height and Weight
David Long Jr. is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 200 pounds.
College, Draft, Teams Played
- College: West Virginia University
- Draft: 2019 NFL Draft, third round (79th overall)
- Teams played: Tennessee Titans (2019-2022), Miami Dolphins (2023-present)
Jersey Number
David Long Jr. wears jersey number 32 for the Miami Dolphins.
Super Bowl Wins
David Long Jr. has not won a Super Bowl
Religion and Ethnicity
David Long Jr. is Christian. His ethnicity is African American.
Parents and Siblings
David Long Jr.’s parents are Ivan Long and Nicole Long. He has one older brother, Jordan Long, who is a defensive back for the Oregon Ducks.
Wife or girlfriend and children
David Long Jr. is not married and does not have any children.
Weekly and annual salary
David Long Jr.’s weekly salary is $35,714.29. His annual salary is $1,863,332.84.
Net worth
David Long Jr.’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $2 million.
