[1][2] He played collegiately for the University of Tennessee, and professionally for the San Diego Chargers and Chicago Bears.

In 1969 with San Diego, he set a team record with 17 sacks, a mark which stood until Gary Johnson had 17+1⁄2 in 1980.

He was the father of professional football player Keith DeLong, who also played for the University of Tennessee.

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