Ray Lewis
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Career Summary
Ray Lewis was a Hall of Fame linebacker who spent his 17 NFL seasons with Baltimore.
NFL.com records 228 regular-season games, 1,760 tackles, 41.5 sacks, and 31 interceptions.
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College Career
Lewis played linebacker at Miami.
NFL.com lists Miami as his college.
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Path to the NFL
Baltimore selected Lewis 26th overall in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft.
The Hall of Fame identifies him as the franchise's second-ever draft choice.
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NFL Career
Lewis played his entire NFL career with Baltimore from 1996 through 2012.
He led the Ravens in tackles 14 times and held franchise records for seasons played and career games at retirement.
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Career Accomplishments
Lewis was a 12-time Pro Bowler, eight-time first-team All-Pro, two-time Defensive Player of the Year, and two-time Super Bowl champion.
He earned Super Bowl XXXV MVP honors and entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018.
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Playing Style
Lewis combined sideline-to-sideline tackling with disruptive pass-rush and turnover production.
The Hall of Fame identifies him as the only NFL player with at least 40 career sacks and 30 interceptions.
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Legacy
Lewis was the central figure of Baltimore's championship defenses.
In 2000, the Ravens set 16-game season records for fewest points and rushing yards allowed before winning Super Bowl XXXV.
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17222, 00-0009889, 1975-05-15, Ray Lewis, Ray, Lewis
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