Former NFL No. 1 overall pick Jake Long has lost more than 70 pounds since retirement

Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long was the No. 1 overall selection by the Miami Dolphins in the 2008 NFL Draft. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images)

Jake Long retired from the NFL after the 2016 season. Eight years later, he’s nearly unrecognizable from his playing days due to a surprising amount of weight loss.

Long was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday for his achievements at the University of Michigan. During his five seasons, Long was a two-time Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year and two-time All-American. After his college career, he was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins and played nine professional seasons.

As a professional, Long weighed 315 pounds. But the man who showed up at the induction ceremony at Detroit’s MotorCity Casino Hotel was more than 70 pounds lighter, according to the Detroit News’ Tony Paul, who posted a photo of a remarkably thinner Long on social media.

Holy moly, UM football legend Jake Long, member of the @MSHOF Class of 2024, has lost some serious weight. More than 70 pounds in the last couple years. The secret, he said: Peloton and therapy. pic.twitter.com/6AbruWHJyL

— Tony Paul | Detroit News (@TonyPaul1984) October 17, 2024

Long’s secret to losing more than a quarter of his body weight from his NFL days is “Peloton and therapy,” according to Paul.

Perhaps Long has an endorsement deal with Peloton in his future after giving the popular exercise bike a shout-out. How many cardio machines could he sell while showing off a loss of 70-plus pounds?

However, the therapy part is the more serious — and compelling — aspect of Long’s body transformation. After years of trying to keep his weight up to NFL offensive lineman standards, slimming down to a more conventional, and healthier, weight and physique was likely difficult.

Former Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Joe Thomas lost more than 50 pounds after retiring from the NFL. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty…

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Publish date : 2024-10-18 01:32:42

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