Can Rams TE Hunter Long Break Out After Trade to LA?

The Los Angeles Rams dealt Jalen Ramsey to the Miami Dolphins in March, sending a third-round tight end to Sean McVay's squad in Hunter Long... but who is he?

You probably wouldn't know, and I can't blame you. In 16 games for the Dolphins, Long had just three targets, one reception and eight yards. That's what the Rams got for Jalen Ramsey.

So, what does Long bring to the roster, if anything? He was at least on Los Angeles' radar prior to the trade.

"Long is someone that the Rams scouted in 2021 and liked what he did at Boston College. The question is however, was Long a player that was just hidden on the Dolphins depth chart or is he just a flier that the Rams had included in the Ramsey trade," SBNation wrote.

It's really a question of whether or not Long can return to his production in the college game, the last time he was productive on a football field.

Long's career at Boston College equaled 1,237 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in three seasons, culminating with a 58-catch, 685-yard performance in his final campaign.

And maybe a change of scenery is all Long needs, proving he was just 'hidden' while playing in Miami.

"In a best case scenario, under a new coaching staff and in a new situation, Long begins to see his potential and plays up to his athleticism and draft position. There will be opportunity behind Tyler Higbee in the Rams offense. It will be up to Long whether or not he sees a large role," SBNation concluded.

Long was a third-round draft pick, and those aren't wasted on talent that can't perform at the NFL level. There's a chance he's waiting in the wings to break out with the Rams in 2023.