Michigan will be without cornerback David Long next season after he announced Wednesday his intention to purse his NFL dreams.
Long, a first-team All-Big Ten selection this season by the coaches, had an interception and eight pass breakups. Cornerback Lavert Hill last week announced he will return to Michigan for his senior year. Ambry Thomas likely will be the favorite to replace Long at cornerback next fall.
In his statement released on social media, Long, from Los Angeles, called being at Michigan “one of the greatest honors of my life” and he thanked coach Jim Harbaugh for the opportunity, and position coach Mike Zordich and defensive coordinator Don Brown for their impact on his life.