Chris Long was drafted No. 2 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 162 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 2 · #2 overall
Chris Long Virginia Draft
Chris Long was drafted No. 2 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 162 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #2
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 162
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 4814th at Virginia
The pick
How Chris Long came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Virginia
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 272 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 1 prospect98.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
162 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Games played
- 162
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 4814th among Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4083% of career value
- Final season
- 201810 years after the draft
Around pick 2
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Long.
Michigan · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Boston College · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Arkansas
Virginia in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Long in the 2008 NFL Draft
Chris Long is a Defensive end out of Virginia selected No. 2 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2008 NFL Draft. 162 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Virginia has produced 104 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 Chris Long drafted?
Chris Long was selected No. 2 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/chris-long.
What college did Chris Long play for?
Chris Long played college football at Virginia in the ACC. See every Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-cavaliers.
How did Chris Long's NFL career turn out?
162 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/chris-long.