Career
He was drafted by the Redskins in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Washington Redskins
Originally the Washington Redskins had the 34th overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, but exchanged the pick for the Dallas Cowboys" second and third round selections in the draft.
The Redskins used the Cowboys" third round pick, the 78th overall, to select Long.
On May 16, 2014, the Redskins signed him to a $2.85 million, four-year contract. With the release of former starting right guard, Chris Chester, Long was given the chance to compete for the starting position.
He ended up losing out to Brandon Scherff, who originally was expected to become the new starting right tackle of the team"s offensive line. He would become the starting left guard after regular starter, Shawn Lauvao, was placed on the team"s injured reserve.
