Jake Long was drafted No. 1 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 104 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 1 · #1 overall
Jake Long Michigan Draft
Jake Long was drafted No. 1 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 104 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #1
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 104
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 5417th at Michigan
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Jake Long came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'7" · 313 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 4 prospect98.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
104 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Games played
- 104
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 5417th among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4685% of career value
- Final season
- 20168 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 1
Who came off the board on either side of Jake Long.
Virginia
Boston College · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Michigan in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jake Long in the 2008 NFL Draft
Jake Long is a Offensive tackle out of Michigan selected No. 1 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2008 NFL Draft. 104 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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 Jake Long drafted?
Jake Long was selected No. 1 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/jake-long.
What college did Jake Long play for?
Jake Long played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Jake Long's NFL career turn out?
104 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/jake-long.