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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Ray Lewis, born on May 15, 1975, in Bartow, Florida, is a former professional <a href="/biography/ray-lewis">American football linebacker</a> renowned for his long and successful NFL career. He was raised in Lakeland, Florida, and attended Kathleen High School, where he excelled in both football and wrestling, earning recognition as an All-American linebacker. Lewis has a younger <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keon_Lattimore">half-brother</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keon_Lattimore">Keon Lattimore</a>, who later played as a running back for the University of Maryland. Lewis's upbringing was marked by personal challenges, including a troubled family environment and an absent stepfather.</p>

<h2>College Football Career at the University of Miami</h2>
<p>After graduating high school, Lewis attended the University of Miami, where he played as a linebacker for the Miami Hurricanes. He made an immediate impact, starting the final five games of his freshman season and recording 81 tackles, two sacks, and four pass deflections. During his sophomore year, Lewis earned All-Big East and All-American honors. He led the Big East Conference with 153 tackles and was named a finalist for the Butkus Award, recognizing the nation’s top college linebacker.</p>

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<h2>Professional Career with the Baltimore Ravens</h2>
<p>Ray Lewis was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft. Over the course of his 17-season career with the Ravens, he became one of the most dominant and respected defensive players in NFL history. A two-time Defensive Player of the Year and 13-time Pro Bowl selection, Lewis helped establish the Ravens as a premier defensive team.</p>

<p>In 2000, he led one of the most formidable defenses in league history to a victory in Super Bowl XXXV, earning Super Bowl MVP honors. Lewis’s career culminated with another Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl XLVII. In that game, played on February 3, 2013, Lewis helped lead the Ravens to a 34-31 win over the San Francisco 49ers. That game marked the final appearance of his career, following a 2012 season interrupted by a torn triceps injury sustained on October 14 against the Dallas Cowboys.</p>

<h2>Legacy and Impact</h2>
<p>Throughout his career, Ray Lewis was praised for his relentless intensity, leadership, and contributions to the linebacker position. Known for his inspirational presence both on and off the field, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018. His legacy continues to influence future generations of athletes aspiring to play professional football, particularly as linebackers.</p>

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