Life as a Mountaineer - David Long Jr.
September 27, 2018 10:24 AM | Football
Veteran defensive coordinator Tony Gibson has called junior linebacker David Long Jr. the "most impactful" defensive player he's ever coached.
After overcoming off-season shoulder surgery last year, Long Jr. went on to earn first team ESPN.com All-Big 12 honors as West Virginia's Defensive Player of the Year in 2017.
This season, David has picked right up where he left off with a team-leading 31 tackles, 5 ½ tackles for losses and a couple of sacks through the first three games for the 12th-rated Mountaineers.
Watch what makes David Long Jr. tick in this week's Life as a Mountaineer, presented by Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration.
Produced by Chris Ostien
After overcoming off-season shoulder surgery last year, Long Jr. went on to earn first team ESPN.com All-Big 12 honors as West Virginia's Defensive Player of the Year in 2017.
This season, David has picked right up where he left off with a team-leading 31 tackles, 5 ½ tackles for losses and a couple of sacks through the first three games for the 12th-rated Mountaineers.
Watch what makes David Long Jr. tick in this week's Life as a Mountaineer, presented by Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration.
Produced by Chris Ostien
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