David Long (defensive back)
David Long Jr. is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines and was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft. As a junior he was an [List of All-Big Ten Conference American football|football teams|All-Big Ten Conference] selection. He is known for his nickname as "the Hawk".
Early life
A native of Pasadena, Long attended Bishop Alemany High School his freshman year, before transferring to Loyola High School for the remainder of his high school career.In July 2015, the Chicago Tribune reported that Long was considering local schools USC and UCLA as well as Michigan, Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Washington, Oregon, Stanford, Duke and Oklahoma for his collegiate football career. On August 2, 2015, Long was described as wavering between Stanford and Washington, but committed to Stanford on August 6.
Long, a 4.0 grade point average student, became the first player to receive his jersey for the 2016 U.S. Army All-American Bowl on September 22, 2015. He decommitted from Stanford on December 18, and announced he was considering Washington and Michigan. He played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and was described as starting to lean toward Michigan by that time. Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh flew with four assistant coaches on January 18 and climbed a tree as part of his effort to recruit Long. Long committed to Michigan on January 21, 2016.
College career
Long graduated from high school with a 3.9 GPA and arrived at Michigan to be mentored by Jourdan Lewis. As a junior for the 2018 Michigan Wolverines, he was a 2018 All-Big Ten Conference first-team and third-team selection. Following the season, he was considered to be a possible 2019 NFL draft prospect.Professional career
Los Angeles Rams
file:David Long 2020.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Long with the Los Angeles Rams in 2020The Los Angeles Rams selected Long in the third round in the 2019 NFL Draft. In Super Bowl LVI, Long recorded four tackles in the 23–20 win against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders
On March 22, 2023, Long signed with the Las Vegas Raiders. Long was released by the Raiders on November 2.Carolina Panthers
On November 3, 2023, Long was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers. He was released on December 1.Green Bay Packers
On December 5, 2023, Long was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers. He was released on January 6, 2024. On January 12, he was signed to the practice squad and elevated for the first round game of the 2023–24 NFL playoffs a day later. He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent when his practice squad contract expired.New York Giants
On May 1, 2024, Long signed with the New York Giants. He was released on August 27.Indianapolis Colts
On September 2, 2024, Long was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad. The Colts signed him to the active roster on October 8.On July 31, 2025, the Colts placed Long on injured reserve. He was released on August 3. He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 20. The Colts released Long on November 4.