Prep Redzone Iowa last wrote about Long eight months ago, when he was coming off a productive 2024 as an Earlham sophomore. It was time to check in with the Cardinal lineman’s development during his junior campaign this past fall. On defense, he recorded 30.5 tackles, 25 of which were solo stops. Long came up with 9.0 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks. When viewing his ?s=20" rel="nofollow">11th-grade highlight video, we can see how he operates in pursuit of the football. Long does a great job holding the line as a defensive tackle. He’s powerful and doesn’t give up ground while doing so, and separating from blocks is not a problem with his strength and active hands. Long finished as a state runner-up in wrestling this winter. He understands the value leverage and keeping the pads down. Long moves well laterally and in a straight line. His skill set could also play on the offensive line at the next level.

Prep Redzone Iowa last wrote about Long eight months ago, when he was coming off a productive 2024 as an Earlham sophomore. It was time to check in with the Cardinal lineman’s development during his junior campaign this past fall. On defense, he recorded 30.5 tackles, 25 of which were solo stops. Long came up with 9.0 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks. When viewing his ?s=20" rel="nofollow">11th-grade highlight video, we can see how he operates in pursuit of the football. Long does a great job holding the line as a defensive tackle. He’s powerful and doesn’t give up ground while doing so, and separating from blocks is not a problem with his strength and active hands. Long finished as a state runner-up in wrestling this winter. He understands the value leverage and keeping the pads down. Long moves well laterally and in a straight line. His skill set could also play on the offensive line at the next level.