Chris Long Wife, Father, Brother, Height, Weight, Net Worth, Bio

Quick Facts

Chris was born into what you may call sporting royalty, with both himself and his brother playing professional football and their father – Howie Long inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Chris Long is an American football defensive end who plays in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles.

He came through during the 2008 NFL Draft and has won two Super Bowl Championships with two different teams in back to back seasons. We take a look at his biography briefly as well as some members of his family.

Chris Long’s Bio

Born on March 28, 1985, in Santa Monica, California, Chris is the eldest of three sons born to NFL defensive end, Howie Long and wife, Diane Addonizio. His full birth name is Christopher Howard Long. He was a whiz at sports during his high school days at St. Annes-Belfield School. He played a range of sports that included basketball, baseball, lacrosse, and football. Football was the one sport in which he excelled at, helping his team win the state UL school championship in 2003 whilst maintaining an unbeaten record along the way. In that year, Long made 91 tackles and 15 sacks. The following year, he played in the U.S Army All-American Bowl.

When the time for college came along, Long began pursuing a degree in Sociology at University of Virginia and played college football there for the school team from 2004 to 2007. His freshman year in 2004 was not all glitz and glamour on the pitch as a mononucleosis made him miss a handful of games.

By the next year, Long began to show his worth with an average of 3.8 tackles per game leading his team’s defensive linemen. He recorded 46 tackles and 2 sacks. Chris led his team for quarterback pressures and joint top in pass break-ups.

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The year 2006 was even better, Long was voted captain, recording 57 tackles, 12 for a loss along with 4 sacks. He was also recognized for a couple of honors as well. The following year brought with it more honors and he was pitched for a host of awards. Long didn’t get to complete his degree, however, his number 91 jersey was retired at the University on November 24, 2007, in honor of his outstanding contributions. In like manner, his high school jersey was also retired in his honor at St. Annes-Belfield School.

Long was drafted in the 2008 NFL Draft as the second overall by the St. Louis Rams. While with the Rams, Long decided against being presumed as a starter but rather wanted to fight for his spot on the team. His ability to play in multiple positions also made a valuable team asset. After a long and rewarding stint both financially and on the pitch, Long left the Rams and signed a contract with the New England Patriots on May 18, 2016. His time with the Patriots brought about his first NFL championship. He left the Patriots and signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on March 29, 2017, on a two-year contract. He went on to defeat his old team, the New England Patriots to win his second NFL championship.

Net Worth

Philanthropy is a big part of Chris’ life. In May 2015, he set up The Chris Long Foundation, tasked with raising funds to be used in building wells for communities in East Africa. In 2017, Long announced that he would donate his income for the 2017 NFL season to charity. Long has career earnings that stand at $89.36 million, a figure amassed over ten seasons.

Wife, Father, Brother

Long is married to Megan Long (nee O’Malley). She is the daughter of Joseph L. O’Malley who had played baseball briefly in the 70’s. Megan played lacrosse in high school and continued when she began attending the University of Virginia. The couple was married on June 22, 2013, in Charlottesville, Virginia. They had their first child together, a son, Waylon James who was born in March of 2016.

Long’s father, Howie was an NFL player himself and he also boasts of a stellar career. So much so that he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000. Presently, he works as an analyst on the FOX pre-game show.

Chris Long is the older sibling of younger brothers, Kyle Long and Howard Long Jr. Howard Jr. works as a scouting assistant and personal assistant for the Oakland Raiders. Kyle Long was the 20th pick in the 2013 NFL Draft for the Chicago Bears. He plays as an offensive lineman for the Bears.

Height, Weight

Chris Long has a very impressive athletic build, an intimidating frame, built from years of rigorous sporting activity. He stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches (1.90 meters) and weighs in at 270 lbs (122 kg)

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