Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2012R7 · #218
DT· Round 7
Jerome
Long.
JL
Bomb Grade
47.3/100
DT· Round 7· Disruptive three-technique with quickness off the snap to penetrate an interior gap
Jerome
Long.
JL
San Diego St.
R7 · #218 · KAN
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
Long demonstrates traits fitting a one-gap 3-technique in a 4-3 attacking front, relying on quickness and penetration to disrupt backfields.
3-tech DT1-gap DTpenetrating DT
Best role
Year 1 rotational interior pass rusher with starter upside if he develops a more consistent run defense technique.
Wrong fit
A two-gap 3-4 defensive end where his lack of ideal size and strength would be exposed.
Long's athletic burst would be best utilized in a scheme that prioritizes upfield disruption over holding the point of attack.
08College production
No verified college season lines are available for this player from our statistical sources.
10In hindsight
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Pro Bowls
0
All-Pro
0
Seasons
2
Career AV
0
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