Ray Lewis
Ravens Champion (2000) · 2000
Lewis's elite Peak Dominance (97) and elite Football IQ (96) define this era.
Scouting Report
Position ratings · 0-99 scale · Based on career data
Trophy Case
2000, 2003
2× DPOY — anchored Baltimore's legendary defenses
2001, 2013
2001 Super Bowl MVP, 2013 ring with Baltimore — bookend titles 12 years apart
2001
3 tackles, 4 pass deflections — the defense held the Giants to 7 points
1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
13 selections — the most for any linebacker in history
1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009
7 selections — anchored elite Baltimore defenses for 17 years
Signature Moments
Super Bowl XXXV — The Defensive Masterpiece
Ray Lewis won Super Bowl MVP as the Ravens defense held the Giants to 152 total yards and 7 points. It was the most dominant defensive performance in Super Bowl history. Lewis was everywhere — making tackles, calling adjustments, inspiring a defense that allowed just one offensive touchdown in the entire playoffs.
The Giants scored 7 points. Seven. In a Super Bowl. Ray Lewis's defense was so suffocating that the opposing offense essentially didn't exist.
The Final Ride — 2012 Super Bowl
Lewis announced his retirement, and the Ravens went on a Super Bowl run. At 37, hobbled by a torn triceps, he led Baltimore to a championship in his final game. The emotion, the tears, the pregame dance one last time — it was the most dramatic farewell in NFL history.
He announced retirement and then won the Super Bowl. Hollywood couldn't have written a better ending. The greatest linebacker of his generation went out on top.
The Pregame Dance — The Most Intimidating Ritual
Before every game, Lewis performed his signature dance while the crowd at M&T Bank Stadium roared. Opponents watched from the other tunnel and knew they were about to face a man who played every snap like it was personal. The dance was part ritual, part war cry, part religion.
No pregame ritual in NFL history matched the intensity of Ray Lewis dancing while 70,000 people screamed. Opposing teams were beaten before kickoff.
Career Numbers
Career Sacks
41.5
Career Tackles
One of the highest ever recorded
2059
Solo Tackles
1562
Forced Fumbles
19
Fumble Recoveries
20
Tackles For Loss
82
QB Hits
65
Career INTs
31
Passes Defended
106
Career Safeties
1
Super Bowl Record
SB XXXV MVP
2-0
Pro Bowl Selections
13
Games Played
17 seasons
228
Season Stats · Ravens Champion (2000)
Engine Attributes
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