The deal is done, and the 2008 NFL draft is off to a 30 million dollar guaranteed start. Jake Long, the offensive tackle from the University of Michigan has signed a 5 year 57.5 million dollar deal with an estimated 30 million dollars guaranteed. The contract will make Jake Long the first overall pick in the draft. According to many NFL experts the deal was made prior to this weekends draft to avoid a potential off-season hold out, similar to last year's number one overall pick Jamarcus Russell.
Jake Long was a three year letterman at the University of Michigan earning Big Ten Lineman of the Year in both 2006 and 2007. Although projected as left tackle at the next level, Jake began his career as a right tackle for his first two collegiate years. The 6'7 313 pound lineman was moved to left tackle in 2006 and started his final 26 games, and allowing an outstanding 1 sack to another potential first round pick in Vernon Gholston.
The Miami Dolphins 2007-2008 season was one to forget and never resurface again. After a 1-15 season the outlook for next season can only be an improvement. Jake Long will be the foundation for the rebuilding year in Miami. Along with Vernon Carey and Trey Darilek, the offensive line will provide the protection needed to for John Beck to succeed.
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