About Ray Lewis
Lewis was born in Florida in 1975 and was a star wrestler and linebacker in high school. He decided to stay close to home and accepted an athletic scholarship to play football at the University of Miami. He made an impact his freshman year being named a freshman All-American. The next two seasons he was a tackling machine earning All-American honors both seasons.
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American former professional football player Ray Lewis has a net worth of $40 million dollars, as of 2021. Lewis was a linebacker with the Baltimore Ravens for his entire 17-year career in the NFL.
Ray Lewis and the Baltimore Ravens
After his junior year at Miami Lewis opted for the NFL draft, where he was chosen in the first round by the Baltimore Ravens. In just his second season in the NFL Lewis led the NFL in tackles and was named to the Pro Bowl. Lewis led a vaunted Ravens defense to the Super Bowl in 2000 and was named the Super Bowl MVP after a stellar postseason. That year, the Ravens defense set NFL records for fewest points and rushing yards allowed.
Ray Lewis and the Obstruction of Justice
In early 2000, Lewis and two other men were indicted on murder and aggravated assault charges following a double stabbing in Atlanta. Lewis reached a plea deal after testifying against the two other men, and the murder charges were dropped. He was fined $250,000 by the NFL, and convicted on obstruction of justice charges and given 12 months probation.
Playing Style of Ray Lewis
Lewis is extremely quick, powerful and smart. He’s a fierce tackler and is considered a playmaker. Lewis is a leader on the field and is often seen riling up fellow teammates with explosive speeches and dances. Lewis often plays through pain playing in at least 14 games in 13 of his 17 seasons in the NFL.
Legacy and Accomplishments of Ray Lewis
Lewis holds all types of NFL records, including the most Pro Bowl selections for a middle linebacker – with 13. He’s also started 227 games, the most by any middle linebacker. He’s a two time AP NFL defensive player of the and year, and holds the record for most interception return yards for a middle linebacker.
Personal Life and Charity Work of Ray Lewis
Charities and children have been a focus for Lewis throughout his career. He’s a father to six children and started the Ray Lewis 52 Foundation. HIs foundation gives assistance to disadvantaged youth. His reputation has recovered since his arrest and he was featured in a 2006 cover story in Sports Illustrated for his commitment to his Christian faith.
Ray Lewis Murder Story
Ray Lewis
The newest addition to INSIDE THE NFL, Ray Lewis joins veterans Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason as an analyst during the show’s 10th season on SHOWTIME.
The Baltimore Ravens’ second-ever draft pick, Lewis led the organization to its first two Super Bowls during his NFL career, the entirety of which he spent in Baltimore. The 13-time Pro Bowler finished his career as a Super Bowl MVP and two-time Super Bowl Champion with 2050 combined tackles, 19 forced fumbles and 31 interceptions under his belt. He holds the moniker as one of the most decorated linebackers to ever play in the NFL, and is widely considered to be a top candidate to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2018 class.
Lewis’s arrival to INSIDE THE NFL coincides with his debut as an analyst on FOX Sports and follows a three-year stint with ESPN, where he was a prominent fixture on SUNDAY NFL COUNTDOWN and MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL.

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The 17-year NFL veteran played collegiate football at the University of Miami, where he started the Hurricanes’ final five games as a freshman and was named to the freshman All-American team. In his final two seasons with the Hurricanes, he was named All Big-East, and was a runner-up for The Butkus Award, given to the best linebacker in collegiate football. Lewis holds the school’s individual season record for tackles by a middle linebacker with 160.
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Lewis is the father of six children and splits his time between Baltimore, M.D. and Miami, FL.

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