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LANCE LONG #17

Lance Long #17
PositionWide Receiver
Height5-11
Weight186
Years Experience1
Birthdate5/4/1985
HometownMacomb, MI
CollegeMississippi State
Current statusActive
Games Started0
Games Played1

Pro Career

Wide receiver was promoted to the 53-man roster on October 24th … Played in one game in 2009 with Arizona before being released and subsequently joining the Chiefs practice squad on September 16th … Spent his rookie season on the Cardinals practice squad … Originally entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with Arizona in 2008.

Transactions: Signed from Kansas City’s practice squad (10/24/09) ... Added to Kansas City’s practice squad (9/16/09) ... Released by Arizona (9/14/09) ... Signed with Arizona (2/4/09) ... Added to Arizona’s practice squad (9/1/08) ... Released by Arizona (8/30/08) ... Originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Arizona (4/28/08).

College Bio

Played in 36 games (seven starts) at Mississippi State after transferring from Toledo following his freshman season … Recorded 46 receptions for 321 yards with one TD in three seasons with the Bulldogs … Added one punt return for four yards, eight kickoff returns for 100 yards, one fumble recovery and 15 special teams tackles … As a senior in 2007, played in all 13 games (two starts), recording 14 receptions for 103 yards … Returned one punt for four yards and four kickoffs for 59 yards … Played in 12 games (four starts) as a junior in 2006 … Hauled in a career-high 25 receptions for 177 yards with one TD … Appeared in 11 games (one start) as a sophomore in 2005, registering seven receptions for 41 yards and three kickoff returns for 48 yards … Did not play in 2004 after transferring to Mississippi State per NCAA rules … Played in six games as a true freshman at Toledo in 2003 … Had two kickoff returns for 21 yards … Majored in Management at Mississippi State.

Personal Bio

• Helped lead Utica Eisenhower High School in Shelbyville, Michigan to a 33-6 record during his three years of prep football.

• Starting the final two seasons as a wide receiver and free safety.

• Named second-team all-state as a senior.

• Caught 45 passes for 980 yards with eight TDs and seven INTs during his senior season.

• Full name Lance Christopher Long.

• Single.