Chris was born into what you might call a sporting royal family, with himself and his brother playing professional football and their father – Howie Long inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Chris Long is an American defenseman who plays in the National Football League (NFL) with the Philadelphia Eagles.
He came in the 2008 NFL Draft and won two Super Bowl championships with two different teams in back-to-back seasons. We take a brief look at his biography as well as some of his family members.
Chris Long’s Bio
Born March 28, 1985 in Santa Monica, California, Chris is the eldest of three sons of Howie Long and his wife Diane Addonizio. His full birth name is Christopher Howard Long. He was a sports ace when he was a high school student at St. Annes-Belfield School. He played various sports like basketball, baseball, lacrosse and football. Football was the only sport he excelled at, helping his team win the UL state championship in 2003, while maintaining an undefeated record. That year, Long made 91 tackles and 15 sacks. The following year, he played in the US Army’s US All-American Bowl.
When school time came, Long began a sociology degree at the University of Virginia, playing college football between 2004 and 2007 for the club. His freshman year in college in 2004 was not flashy and glamorous on the court, as mononucleosis caused him to miss several games.
The following year, Long began to show his worth, averaging 3.8 tackles per game as the team’s leading defensive linemen. He recorded 46 tackles and 2 sacks. Chris led his team through quarterback pressure and pass splitting.
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2006 was an even better year, Long was voted captain, recording 57 tackles, 12 for a loss with 4 sacks. He was also recognized for two honors. The following year he won even more honors and he won many awards. However, his shirt at number 91 was retired at the University on November 24, 2007, as a tribute to his outstanding contributions. Similarly, his high school jersey was also retired in his honor at St. Annes-Belfield School.
Long was drafted into the 2008 NFL Draft as second overall by the St. Louis Rams. While with the Rams, Long decided not to be a presumptive starter but instead wanted to fight for his spot on the team. His ability to hold multiple positions is also a valuable asset to the team. After a long and rewarding financial and on-field stint, Long left the Rams and signed a contract with the New England Patriots on May 18, 2016. His stint with the Patriots resulted in his first NFL championship. He left the Patriots and signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on March 29, 2017. He then defeated his former team, the New England Patriots, to win his second NFL championship.
Net value
Philanthropy is an important part of Chris’ life. In May 2015, he established the Chris Long Foundation to raise funds for the construction of wells for communities in East Africa. In 2017, Long announced that he would donate his earnings from the 2017 NFL season to charity. Long has career earnings of $89.36 million, a figure amassed over ten seasons.
wife, father, brother
Long is married to Megan Long (née O’Malley). She is the daughter of Joseph L. O’Malley who briefly played baseball in the 70s. Megan played lacrosse in high school and continued when she started attending the University of Virginia. The couple married on June 22, 2013 in Charlottesville, Virginia. They had their first child together, a son, Waylon James, born in March 2016.
Long’s father, Howie was an NFL player himself, and he also boasts of a stellar career. So much so that he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000. He currently works as an analyst on FOX’s pregame show.
Chris Long is the eldest of younger brothers, Kyle Long and Howard Long Jr. Howard Jr. works as a scouting assistant and personal assistant for the Oakland Raiders. Kyle Long was the 20th pick in the 2013 NFL Draft for the Chicago Bears. He plays as an offensive lineman for the Bears.
Size weight
Chris Long has a very impressive athletic build, an intimidating frame, built from years of rigorous athletic activity. He is 1.90 meters (6 feet 3 inches) tall and weighs 122 kg (270 lbs).