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Ray Lewis
Lewis with the Baltimore Ravens in | |
Position: | Middle linebacker |
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Born: | () May 15, (age49) Bartow, Florida |
Height: | 6ft 1in (m) |
Weight: | lb (kg) |
High school: | Kathleen (Lakeland, Florida) |
College: | Miami (FL) |
NFL Draft: | / Round:1/ Pick:26 |
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Ray Anthony Lewis, Jr. (born May 15, )[1] is a former Americanfootball player.
He played linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played his entire career for the Baltimore Ravens from to He played for the University of Miami in college. Lewis was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens with the 26th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft. Lewis was the MVP of Super Bowl XXXV making 11 tackles, 6 assists, and blocked 4 passes.
Ray lewis biography American football player born Electronic Arts Inc. Archived from the original on May 31, That's just who He is, you seeHe was the first linebacker to win the Super Bowl MVP award on the winning team.
Childhood
[change | change source]Lewis grew up in Ohio
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Lewis played for the Miami Hurricanes in college as a middle linebacker. Even though critics often said he was too small, Lewis became known for his intimidating style of play.
He wore #52 on his jersey.
Professional career
[change | change source]Baltimore Ravens
[change | change source]Lewis was drafted 26th oveall in the 1st Round of the NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. Four years later, Lewis was a Super Bowl MVP when Baltimore defeated the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV.
In that Super Bowl-winning NFL season, Lewis was part of a famous linebacker group that also had outside linebackersJamie Sharper and Peter Boulware. Lewis was elected as the NFL Defensive player of the Year in , and won it again in
Throughout his career, Lewis has built a reputation as one of the best players in NFL history.
In , Lewis ranked #8 on the NFL's list of top players. In his year career, Lewis registered 1, tackles (1, solo), sacks, intercepted 31 quarterback passes (returned for a total of yards), and three touchdowns (including postseason).
Ray lewis football biography Nobody can judge that. The Grueling Truth. October 2, He played his entire career for the Baltimore Ravens from toOn January 2, , Lewis said that he intends retire from professional football after the –13 NFL playoffs.[1]
Personal
[change | change source]Lewis is a self-proclaimed Christian.[2] He lives in Maryland, USA. In , Lewis started the Ray Lewis Foundation, which helps struggling young people.
Lewis is respected by Baltimore. He has a street named after him, "#52 Avenue."