Kevin Long

Kevin Long may refer to:

Kevin Long (offensive lineman)

Kevin Dale Long (born May 2, 1975) is a former American football center who played four seasons in the National Football League with the Tennessee Oilers/Titans. He started in Super Bowl XXXIV.

Early life and college

Long graduated from Summerville High School of his birthplace Summerville, South Carolina in 1993. As a high school football player, Long earned honorable mention All-America honors from USA Today. After redshirting the 1993 season, Long lettered in football for four seasons (1994 to 1997) at Florida State University.

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Kevin Long (footballer)

Kevin Finbarr Long (born 18 August 1990), is an Irish footballer who plays for English club Barnsley on loan from Burnley. He plays mainly as a centre back but can also fill in at full back.

Career

Cork City

Long came through the Cork City youth structure, before signing on professional terms in January 2008. He captained Cork City Youths successful FAI Youths Cup and Munster Cup teams in 2009. Shortly after, the centre half made his senior City debut away to St Patricks Athletic coming on as a second half substitute. Long then made his first senior start on 19 July 2009 in a home friendly against Ipswich Town, partnering Dan Murray in defence.

It was reported that Long travelled over to Preston North End for a trial, but whilst there, there was interest from League 1 sides Leeds United and Charlton Athletic and Premier League side Burnley.

Burnley

On 26 November 2009 it was announced that Burnley had fought off competition from both Everton and Celtic to get the youngster's signature, and that he was to fly in to meet up with the squad, however he would not be able to sign a full contract until the January transfer window opens. A six figure deal was agreed which would keep Long at Burnley until June 2013. On 25 January 2010, it was confirmed that Long had signed for Burnley.