Ray lewis ends brilliant career with championship february 3, 20 11. It starts with ray as a kid, and how growing up with a single mother was like for him. Nov 29, 2018 his son, ray lewis iii plays football at coastal carolina. He played college football for the miami hurricanes, and earned all. Ray lewis college stats college basketball at sports. In high school, he was on the wrestling team and played football.
Lewis would be the captain of the nfl wrestling team. Ray lewis played from 1996 to 2012 during his career with the baltimore ravens. He was recognized as the ap defensive player of the year in 2000 and 2003, and was named to the nfls alldecade team of the 2000s. He attended kathleen high school in lakeland, florida. Lewis recorded an nflbest and career high 184 tackles in 1997, which is. In a new book released tuesday, former nfl linebacker and future hall of famer ray lewis writes about being charged with murder in the death of two men back in 2000. Ray lewis insane career highlights nfl legends highlights. Oct 01, 2019 ray lewis was born in bartow, florida, in 1975. Ray lewis was born may 15, 1975 in bartow, florida. Ray lewis height weight body statistics healthy celeb. This book is the best book ive ever read in my life. Ray lewis iii is 59, 175pound running back from lake mary florida preparatory. Watch middle linebacker ray lewis best highlights during his nfl career with the baltimore ravens.
Some school s results have been altered by retroactive ncaa penalties. Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Lewis is best known for his successful professional career with the baltimore ravens. Raymond attended kathleen high school where he played as a wrestler and linebacker.
Nfl linebacker ray lewis is a twotime defensive player of the year, super bowl mvp and played his entire 17year career with the baltimore ravens. Looking at the facts of the matter, lewis was incredible. I prepare so no one can take what is mine, no one can replace. Jul 25, 2018 join hall of famer ray lewis on a look back at his youth football days before he was a baltimore ravens legend. Former ravens linebacker ray lewis, in a new book, shares an alibi for the infamous turnofthecentury double murder for which he was indicted and later pleaded down to obstruction of justice.
School conf g gs mp fg fga fg% ft fta ft% trb ast stl blk tov pf. Chicagoarea native rushed for 2,357 yards and 32 touchdowns and also played defensive back at buffalo grove high school. The oldest of five children, lewis became a football star at kathleen high school. While baltimore ravens standout ray lewis makes his living on the defensive side of the ball, his son ray lewis iii is making his mark on the. Lewis played his final football game on february 3, 20, in new. Ray lewis was a state champion prep wrestler, but one foe was. Ray lewis tells us why he believes in 360 football academy in this exclusive footage taken while he records a commercial for one of 360s camps. The gospel according to ray lewis sports illustrated. Ray lewis college stats college football at sports. His other son, rayshad lewis, committed to utah state out of high school. Lewis added that when his grandmother dropped him off for college, all he had was one pair of jeans, three white tshirts, a pack of no. One of the top high schools in the country, nrhs was never known for. Ray anthony lewis was born to elbert ray jackson and sunseria smith on may 15, 1975.
Whether its a former teammate, classmate or coach, the book on ray lewis. You should read ryans book on the 46 defense, its not expensive and is. Lewis accounted for 20 points in his professional career. Get scores, news and notes in your inbox every day.
Ray lewis is undeniably one of the biggest names in footballnot only for his seventeen years in the nfl, but also for the dramatic events that nearly brought his career to a halt in 2000. Oct 21, 2015 former ravens linebacker ray lewis, in a new book, shares an alibi for the infamous turnofthecentury double murder for which he was indicted and later pleaded down to obstruction of justice. Ray lewis, in full ray anthony lewis, born may 15, 1975, bartow, florida, u. Its also available for football, basketball and hockey. The former allstate player at lake mary prep set numerous records as a running back in high school becoming the fourth alltime leading rusher in central florida history with 6,461 yards from. Do whatever you got to do to make sure you chase your legacy every second in your life.
Ray lewis was a state champion prep wrestler, but one foe. Lewis later went on to play for the university of miami hurricanes. Compiling 153 tackles gave him the bragging rights of leading the big east in this category. This isnt a book like the blind side that focuses on one players story but uses it to tell a story about football in general, this is a book about ray lewis. I prepare so no one can take what is mine, no one can replace my mind, my heart. Ray lewis iii among national football stat stars maxpreps. For other people named ray lewis, see ray lewis disambiguation. Ray lewis, ravens lb, could lead usas wrestling team. He played college football for the miami hurricanes, and earned allamerica honors. Ray lewis had a record book sophomore season, which contributed to him receiving allamerican and allbig east honors. In this new york times bestselling memoir, ray lewislegendary baltimore ravens linebacker and one of the greatest defensive players of his.
Rayshad lewis, son of ray lewis, commits to utah state. Family relieved as ray lewis iii cleared of sexual assault. Whose ball is it and where in the nfl, ncaa and high school. All of his stepfathers were acholic abusers, who would beat on him and his mother. His son, ray lewis iii plays football at coastal carolina. Other impressive stats from this year include an interception, 2 sacks, and 9 tackles for a loss. Ray lewis iii football recruiting player profiles espn. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Lewis captured two high school state wrestling titles in florida, and his skills are still on display every.
Aug 04, 2017 lewis added that when his grandmother dropped him off for college, all he had was one pair of jeans, three white tshirts, a pack of no. Ray lewis is the greatest ilb of alltime football outsiders. University of miami fl linebacker ray lewis entered the nfl as the baltimore ravens first round pick, 26th overall, in the 1996 nfl draft. Ray spent his high school career playing for kathleen high school in florida. Lewis is a cornerback for bishop moore orlando, but his. Ray lewis reveals miami offered him a scholarship just 4. Its also available for hockey, basketball and baseball. The ignorant narrative that i used to believe, that ray lewis killed two guys and got his friends to take the fall for it, is certainly incorrect. Given that he will be 38 years old in 20, his illustrious career might be over.
In his new book, former ravens linebacker ray lewis. After starring in several sports in high school, lewis enrolled at the. Ray lewis as a senior at kathleen high school seth poppelyearbook library. His high school football coach%2c who considers lewis a son%2c says many overlook his good. Ray lewis enters the super bowl as one of the most celebrated defensive players in nfl history.
He never played in the nba but made a name for himself as one of the best streetball players in california. Ray lewis at the opening of the time nyack on may 19, 2016 in new york sun sign. Friday night, his son provided the former baltimore raven great with one. Traded by 49ers as 1996 1st round pick 26th overall to as part of a 3.
Rayshad lewis led bishop moore to a 3734 victory over wakulla. He is a devoted christian and is also involved in charity and foundations. Ray lewis said he was treated worse than any dog when he was. Sep 15, 2010 ray lewis s son totals 504 yards in high school game posted by mike florio on september 15, 2010, 11. At kathleen, lewis was a standout wrestler and football player. Lewis parents argued very often, influencing a life changing decision. Aug 02, 2018 watch middle linebacker ray lewis best highlights during his nfl career with the baltimore ravens. As a matter of policy, sports reference only reports the results of games as played on the field.
Jan 28, 2016 rayshad lewis, the son of former allpro linebacker ray lewis, has committed to utah state days after he took an official visit. Its easier to list what ray lewis didnt do during his football career than what he actually. While ray lewis is beloved in baltimore%2c he%27s had a more upanddown relationship with his hometown. A 12time pro bowl selection, lewis received firstteam allpro honors eight times during his career. Join hall of famer ray lewis on a look back at his youth football days before he was a baltimore ravens legend. Louis mary institutecountry day school, mo, 19552004 3811038 78. Ray lewiss son totals 504 yards in high school game. Year school conf class pos g solo ast tot loss sk int yds avg td pd fr yds td ff.
A basketball phenom of the early 1970s, lewis was a twotime league mvp, a threetime california interscholastic federation cif high school champion, a college scoring leader and a 1973 firstround draft choice of the philadelphia 76ers. He has his own foundation called the ray lewis 52 foundation. Rayshad lewis, son of ray lewis, commits to utah state usa. When i was 10 years old, i tugged on her dress and i said one of these days youre never going to have to work another day in your life. Ray lewiss son totals 504 yards in high school game posted by mike florio on september 15, 2010, 11. Year team lg g gs int yds avg lg td solo ast tot sack ydsl. Learn about ray lewis iii and other recruit player profiles on. From allstate at kathleen high school in lakeland, to allamerican at the.
The oldest of five children, lewis became a football star at kathleen high school and was recruited to play at the university of miami. In his memoir, lewis shares honest accounts of his difficult childhood and delves into the anguish and controversy that he found away from the game. My junior year in high school, she takes all of her five kids and she moves us to memphis, tennessee. It starts with ray as a kid, and how growing up with a single mother was. Ray lewis offfield transformation is more important than his onfield. Sure he tells football stories from his career and talks about guys he played with, but it is very much about how these events and people relate to rays story. Ray lewis is injured and will not play again this season. During his four years at the school he led his squads to a bevy of city and state titles in football and wrestling. Rayshad lewis, the son of former allpro linebacker ray lewis, has committed to utah state days after he took an official visit. Ray lewis memoir covers racism, atlanta killings and difficult. After he finished his high school studies, lewis continued his education at miami university. Ray lewis reveals miami offered him a scholarship just 4 days. Lewiss high school football coach, all confirm that jackson was absent from lewiss youth. Lewis is the only player in the nfl history with at least 40 career sacks and 30 career interceptions 41.
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