Ben Long was drafted No. 272 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1980 NFL Draft out of South Dakota. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #272
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Ben Long came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
South Dakota
MVFC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1980 classAround pick 272
Who came off the board on either side of Ben Long.
Troy
Miami (OH)
Prairie View A&M
Other LB picks from South Dakota
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ben Long in the 1980 NFL Draft
Ben Long is a Linebacker out of South Dakota selected No. 272 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. South Dakota has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ben Long drafted?
Ben Long was selected No. 272 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/ben-long.
What college did Ben Long play for?
Ben Long played college football at South Dakota in the MVFC. See every South Dakota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-dakota-coyotes.
How did Ben Long's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/ben-long.