Rams go Long, too, taking Virginia defensive end Chris Long
Published 4/28/2008 at Boston.com -- Football news
The St. Louis Rams have selected Virginia defensive end Chris Long with the second pick in the NFL draft. Long, the son of Hall of Fame defensive lineman Howie Long, was an All-American last season.
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The St. Louis Rams have selected Virginia defensive end Chris Long with the second pick in the NFL draft. Long, the son of Hall of Fame defensive lineman Howie Long, was an All-American last season.
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