Ray Lewis
Ray Lewis is an American football player, a linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens from 1996 to 2012.
Known for his ferocious tackling and pregame rituals, he won two Super Bowls and is considered one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history.
His career was shadowed by a 2000 murder case in which he pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice.
Second-level defensive position
- BaltimoreMajor Maryland seaport
- NFLPro football organization
- Super BowlPro football championship
- MVPBest player award
Pro Bowl · All-Pro · Hall of Fame · draft · middle linebacker · tackles · sacks · interceptions
Rhythmic bodily movement
- squirrelBushy-tailed tree rodent
- pregame ritualHabitual actions before competing
- intenseExtreme in degree
- fieryIntensely hot or passionate
charismatic · passionate · theatrical · energetic · emotional · animated · presence · spotlight
Pictorial screen symbol
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- Hall of FamerHonored sports legend
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- influencePower to affect others
trailblazer · remembered · celebrated · dominant · era-defining · immortalized · revered · storied
One who commands
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- motivatorSomething prompting action
- huddleClose protective gathering
- locker roomShared space for dressing
inspiration · vocal · commander · rallying · example · accountability · brotherhood · emotional
Engages or brings down
- interceptionsCaught passes by defenders
- sacksCoarse fabric bags
- blitzSwift, overwhelming offensive
- coverageExtent of inclusion
hard-hitting · intimidating · physical · aggressive · read · instincts · pursuit · strip
linebacker
Second-level defensive position
- BaltimoreMajor Maryland seaport
- NFLPro football organization
- Super BowlPro football championship
MVP · Pro Bowl · All-Pro · Hall of Fame · draft · middle linebacker · tackles · sacks · interceptions · retirement
dance
Rhythmic bodily movement
- squirrelBushy-tailed tree rodent
- pregame ritualHabitual actions before competing
- intenseExtreme in degree
fiery · charismatic · passionate · theatrical · energetic · emotional · animated · presence · spotlight · cameras
icon
Pictorial screen symbol
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- Hall of FamerHonored sports legend
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
influence · trailblazer · remembered · celebrated · dominant · era-defining · immortalized · revered · storied · historic
captain
One who commands
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- motivatorSomething prompting action
- huddleClose protective gathering
locker room · inspiration · vocal · commander · rallying · example · accountability · brotherhood · emotional · fiery
tackles
Engages or brings down
- interceptionsCaught passes by defenders
- sacksCoarse fabric bags
- blitzSwift, overwhelming offensive
coverage · hard-hitting · intimidating · physical · aggressive · read · instincts · pursuit · strip · fumble recovery
- Sports LegendsMichael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods, Tom Brady, Babe Ruth
- Black AthletesJackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, LeBron James
- Miami HurricanesCanes, Orange Bowl, swagger, national championships, Jim Kelly
- Maryland SportsBaltimore Orioles, Baltimore Ravens, Orioles, Preakness Stakes, horse racing
- Famous Lewises
Ray LewisDeion Sanders
Two-sport NFL star
Peyton Manning · Tom Brady · Drew Brees · kicker · punter
Ray LewisTom Brady
Peyton Manning · Jerry Rice · quarterback · wide receiver · running back