Ray Lewis-Biology, Net Worth, Height

Ray Lewis-Biology, Net Worth, Height

origin
Ray Lewis is a retired American football linebacker from Barto, Florida. As a member of the Baltimore Ravens, he played in the NFL for 17 seasons. He played college football at the University of Miami and was twice named to the All-American First Team. Lewis is 2 times Super Bowl champion and 1 time Super Bowl MVP. His career highlights include 13 Pro Bowl appearances, 7 first-team All-Pros and 2 NFL Defensive Player of the Year. He was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame in February 2018. After retiring, Lewis joined ESPN as a contributor. He was selected by Fox Sports 1 in June 2017. Lewis will participate in the 28th season of ABC Dancing with the Stars. His professional dance partner is Cheryl Burke.

His name is Raymond Anthony Lewis Jr. and he was born on May 15, 1975 in Barto, Florida. His biological parents are Sunseria and Elbert Ray Jackson. However, his father was away from home for most of his childhood. According to reports, he was detained on drug-related charges. Lewis has 4 younger siblings, Keon Lattimore, Lakeisha Jenkins, Laquesha Jenkins and Kadaja Holloway. Cohen played football running back at the University of Maryland.

Profession
Lewis tried different sports during Catherine High School in Lakeland. As a member of the football team, he won the national linebacker honor. He also showed great potential as a wrestler, which was his father’s talent. Lewis was discovered by the University of Miami to play for the Miami Hurricanes. In the sophomore and junior seasons, he won the first team of the United States and the honor of the Big East team. Lewis won second place in the Butkus Award awarded to top linebackers. He led the Big East with 153 steals in the 1994 season and 160 steals in the 1995 season. Lewis completed his bachelor’s degree at the University of Maryland Global Campus in 2004. He majored in art and science.

Lewis was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the 26th overall pick in the 1996 NFL Draft. Wearing the No. 52 jersey, he participated in the Pro Bowl 5 times in a row from 1997-2001, and was selected as a first-team all-around player back-to-back from 1999-2001. He was named the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2000 and 2003. Lewis led the Ravens to the 2000 Super Bowl Championship (XXXV) and won the MVP honor in the process. He won his second Super Bowl championship in 2013 (XLVII). Lewis spent his entire 17-year NFL career with the Ravens. He officially retired in 2013. The organization awarded him the Baltimore Ravens ring of honor on September 22, 2013.

personal
Ray Lewis is 6 feet 1 inch tall and is African American. His net worth is estimated at 35 million U.S. dollars. He earned more than $95 million in salary in 17 NFL seasons. Lewis is a Christian. He published his autobiography “I Want to Continue: Life, Games, and Glory” in 2015. It was co-authored by Daniel Paisner. Lewis has dated a number of different women, including Towana Denise Poe and Tatyana Renee McCall. He has 6 children, namely Damon Desire, Ray III, Reshad, Rashan, Caitlin and Larin.

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