American football tight end Hunter Long plays for the National Football League’s Miami Dolphins. He wears the number 84 jersey in his team. He has a height of 1.96 m and weighs 115 kg. In Exeter, New Hampshire in the United States, he was born on August 19, 1998. He was raised in Exeter, his hometown. He played football while attending Exeter High School, and after graduation, he spent a year at Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Massachusetts.
In high school, he was a tight end and defensive end. He recorded 30 receptions for 508 yards, two touchdowns, and seven sacks as a senior. Later, when a student at Boston College, he participated in collegiate football for the Boston College Eagles. In 2017, he redshirted his first season at Boston College. His four receptions for 103 yards and two touchdowns in 12 games played in 2018 were impressive.
He caught 28 passes in 2019 for a total of 509 yards and two scores. In 2020, he came back and took over as the team’s starting tight end. He was chosen in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. In July 2021, he agreed to a four-year rookie deal with Miami.
How Much Does Hunter Long Make?
Hunter Long makes $1,242,177 as his average annual salary from the Miami Dolphins.