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Jake Long is an American football player. Jake Long was born in Lapeer, Michigan, United States on May 9, 1985. The age as of 2026 is 41. Schooling on record includes Lapeer High School and University of Michigan. The listed height is 201 cm.
My Take
I have a soft spot for offensive linemen, and Jake Long is the archetype I keep coming back to. A 201 cm giant out of tiny Lapeer, Michigan, two-time consensus All-American at Michigan, then the literal first overall pick in 2008 is a resume most fans never bother to read because tackles don't score. That anonymity is exactly what fascinates me. His job was to protect someone else's glory, and he did it well enough to top a draft. Injuries shortened his arc, but I admire players whose value lives in the quiet, unglamorous work nobody notices until it's gone.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jake Long
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェイク・ロング
- Reading
- じぇいく・ろんぐ
- Born
- May 9, 1985 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Ox
- Origin
- Lapeer, Michigan, United States
- Height
- 201 cm
- Occupation
- American football player
2. Background
- High school
- Lapeer High School
- University
- University of Michigan
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake%20Long
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q728515
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jake Long born?
Born May 9, 1985 (age 41).
Where is Jake Long from?
Jake Long is from Lapeer, Michigan, United States.
What does Jake Long do?
Jake Long works as American football player.
How tall is Jake Long?
Jake Long is 201 cm.
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