DeLong is a 6-foot-5, 255 lbs, junior defensive end from Vale, Ore.
In addition to his conference honors, DeLong was named the NAIA National Football Defensive Player of the Week.
In (RV) Eastern’s 24-21 upset road win over No. 20 Southern Oregon, DeLong recorded seven solo tackles, one assisted tackle, five tackles for loss (-26), three sacks and one pass block. Helped EOU hold Southern to under 300 yards of total offense.
Also nominated and listed in alphabetical order; Isaiah Abdul of College of Idaho, Michael Chisley Jr. of Southern Oregon, Jason Ferris of Montana Western, Jimmy Henderson of Rocky Mountain, Craig Kein of Carroll College and Carter Myers of Montana Tech.