Jerome Long (born April 9, 1990) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was selected in the seventh round, 218th overall, by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2012 NFL Draft.[1][2] He played college football at San Diego State where in his senior year he recorded 73 tackles and five sacks,[3] catching the eyes of multiple NFL scouts.[4] He is a graduate of Morro Bay High School. In high school, he wrestled in the Heavy weight class. He wrestled in the State Championship.
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||
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| Born: | (1990-04-09) April 9, 1990 (age 32) Riverside, California | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Weight: | 295 lb (134 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Morro Bay (CA) | ||
| College: | San Diego State | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2012 / Round: 7 / Pick: 218 | ||
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Long was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 7th round in the 2012 NFL Draft. He was signed off the Chiefs practice squad by the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 28, 2012. He was released on April 29, 2013.[3] Long was then signed by the Dallas Cowboys on June 24, 2013, and was released after playing in 3 games on September 24, 2013.[5]
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