4 things to know about Rams CB David Long5th-best time in 3-cone drill since 2000
Long may not be a big cornerback, but he’s quicker than just about any player in the NFL. At the combine this year, he posted an eye-popping time of 6.45 seconds in the three-cone drill. That was by far the best time of any player in Indianapolis, topping the next-best prospect by 0.18 seconds. It’s also the fifth-best time dating back to 2000, which shows how great of a performance that was.
Additionally, his 20-yard shuttle time of 3.97 seconds was the best at the combine this year. His short-area quickness is rare, to say the least.
He’s from Los Angeles
Long is heading back home after spending three years at Michigan. He grew up in L.A. and went to high school there, attending Loyola High School of Los Angeles – the same school Anthony Barr went to.
Long originally committed to Stanford in 2015, but he changed his mind four months later after the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. After considering Washington, as well, Long committed to Michigan and joined Jim Harbaugh’s squad.
At Loyola, Long was a two-way player, lining up at cornerback and wide receiver. He was the 96th-ranked recruit in the country in 2016 and the eighth-best cornerback.
Graduated high school with 3.9 GPA
Long wasn’t just a great player in high school, he was also a strong student. Long graduated with an impressive 3.9 GPA, showing just how smart he is in the classroom. The Rams love players who are also intelligent, as evidenced by their selection of Micah Kiser last year, a former “Academic Heisman” winner.
Was a 2018 All-Big Ten selection
Long had a terrific 2018 season, earning a first-team All-Big Ten selection for his play on the field. He only had one interception, but he hardly ever allowed receptions in coverage. According to Pro Football Focus, his catch rate was just 29 percent – the lowest of any corner in the draft.
Long allowed all of 18 catches on 595 coverage snaps in his entire college career at @UMichFootball #NFLDraft
Allowing only 18 catches on 595 coverage snaps seems like a pretty good rate and it’s part of the reason the Wolverines had an elite defense under Jim Harbaugh.
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