Chuck Long was drafted No. 12 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 27 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #12
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 27
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1172nd at Iowa
The pick
How Chuck Long came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Iowa
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
27 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 27
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1172nd among Iowa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 11100% of career value
- Final season
- 19915 years after the draft
Around pick 12
Who came off the board on either side of Chuck Long.
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
Washington
USC
Auburn
Iowa in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Iowa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chuck Long in the 1986 NFL Draft
Chuck Long is a Quarterback out of Iowa selected No. 12 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1986 NFL Draft. 27 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Iowa has produced 164 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 Chuck Long drafted?
Chuck Long was selected No. 12 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/chuck-long.
What college did Chuck Long play for?
Chuck Long played college football at Iowa in the Big Ten. See every Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-hawkeyes.
How did Chuck Long's NFL career turn out?
27 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/chuck-long.