Jake Long is just about as well regarded as Joe Thomas was last year. Jake Long is an powerful tackle who also has great pass protection skills. He can play both tackle positions.
Jake Long had a strong season senior season: gave up 1 sack all year...to Ohio St. DE standout Vernon Gholston.
Jake Long would stabilize the tackle position for the next 10 years for the team who selects him. He also won 2006 & 2007 Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year, and was consensus 2006 & 2007 First-Team All-American.
Jake Long was my top overall choice for a couple month's, then I moved him to #2 for about 1 week. He is now once again the likely #1 overall pick, because he could be a great All-Pro OT and his bottom baseline skill set is also very high.
The Dolphins have ended all suspense about the pick as they have pre-signed Jake Long.
Player
New Position
Direction
Chris Long
2
Glenn Dorsey
3
Vernon Gholston
4
Matt Ryan
5
Jeff Otah
17
Aqib Talib
20
Phillip Merling
21
Jerod Mayo
23
Tracy Porter
33
Brandon Flowers
35
Mario Manningham
36
Joe Flacco
37
Brian Brohm
38
Lawrence Jackson
40
Dan Connor
41
Sam Baker
44
Pat Sims
47
Calais Campbell
49
Carl Nicks
51
Malcolm Kelly
52
Philip Wheeler
54
Donnie Avery
55
Chilo Rachal
56
Charles Godfrey
57
Curtis Lofton
59
Oniel Cousins
68
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