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Howie Long: A Draft Story

Howie Long seemed like an unlikely star for the Oakland Raiders when his selection in the second round of the 1981 Draft shocked the NFL. But, the Boston-native ended up playing for 13 years, earning his way to eight Pro Bowls, a Gold Jacket in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and a spot on the 1st team All-1980s Team.

Long sets at the line of scrimmage.

Long recently shared his winding and unexpected journey to the NFL Draft and his first experiences in the NFL with Clark Judge on Yahoo!