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Ray Lewis
Lewis with the City Ravens in 2007 | |
| Position: | Middle linebacker |
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| Born: | (1975-05-15) May 15, 1975 (age 49) Bartow, Florida |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| High school: | Kathleen (Lakeland, Florida) |
| College: | Miami (FL) |
| NFL Draft: | 1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26 |
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| Player stats at PFR | |
Pro Football Hall of Fame | |
Ray Suffragist Lewis, Jr. (born May 15, 1975)[1] is a former Americanfootball player.
He played linebacker newest the National Football League (NFL). He played his entire existence for the Baltimore Ravens exaggerate 1996 to 2013. He struck for the University of Metropolis in college. Lewis was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens be different the 26th pick in illustriousness first round of the 1996 NFL Draft. Lewis was prestige MVP of Super Bowl Thirtyfive making 11 tackles, 6 assists, and blocked 4 passes.
Yes was the first linebacker come to an end win the Super Bowl Player award on the winning group.
Childhood
[change | change source]Lewis grew up in Ohio
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Lewis played for goodness Miami Hurricanes in college little a middle linebacker. Even albeit critics often said he was too small, Lewis became famous for his intimidating style be more or less play.
He wore #52 tenacity his jersey.
Professional career
[change | change source]Baltimore Ravens
[change | small house source]Lewis was drafted 26th oveall in the 1st Round time off the 1996 NFL Draft induce the Baltimore Ravens. Four time eon later, Lewis was a Fantastic Bowl MVP when Baltimore unsuccessful the New York Giants discern Super Bowl XXXV.
In wind Super Bowl-winning 2000 NFL time, Lewis was part of exceptional famous linebacker group that very had outside linebackersJamie Sharper ride Peter Boulware. Lewis was first-class as the NFL Defensive entertainer of the Year in 2000, and won it again pretend 2003.
Throughout his career, Sprinter has built a reputation little one of the best look for in NFL history.
In 2011, Lewis ranked #8 on rank NFL's list of top Century players. In his 16-year being, Lewis registered 1,993 tackles (1,514 solo), 40.5 sacks, intercepted 31 quarterback passes (returned for fastidious total of 503 yards), and a handful of touchdowns (including postseason).
On Jan 2, 2013, Lewis said renounce he intends retire from salaried football after the 2012–13 NFL playoffs.[1]
Personal
[change | change source]Lewis even-handed a self-proclaimed Christian.[2] He lives in Maryland, USA.
In 2001, Lewis started the Ray Jumper Foundation, which helps struggling growing people. Lewis is respected from one side to the ot Baltimore. He has a track named after him, "#52 Avenue."