10 Things to Know About Ray Lewis

Fun facts about football’s toughest linebacker.

Tough Competition - One of the most feared linebackers in the NFL, Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens is hoping to wrap up his NFL career on a high-note by adding another Super Bowl Championship to his many accomplishments. BET.com gives you the scoop on Lewis’ incredible journey thus far. – Britt Middleton  (Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Tough Competition - One of the most feared linebackers in the NFL, Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens is hoping to wrap up his NFL career on a high-note by adding another Super Bowl Championship to his many accomplishments. BET.com gives you the scoop on Lewis’ incredible journey thus far. – Britt Middleton (Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Early Beginnings - Ray Anthony Lewis was born May 15, 1975, in Bartow, Florida. The six-foot-one, 250-pound athlete was a linebacker and wrestling star at Kathleen High School in Lakeland, Florida. (Photos: Miami/Collegiate Images/Getty Images)

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Early Beginnings - Ray Anthony Lewis was born May 15, 1975, in Bartow, Florida. The six-foot-one, 250-pound athlete was a linebacker and wrestling star at Kathleen High School in Lakeland, Florida. (Photos: Miami/Collegiate Images/Getty Images)

Bringing the Miami Heat - Lewis was an All-American linebacker for the University of Miami, playing for three years before deciding to enter the NFL Draft in 1996. He kept school a priority, however, eventually earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland University College in 2004. (Photo: Andy Lyons /Allsport)

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Bringing the Miami Heat - Lewis was an All-American linebacker for the University of Miami, playing for three years before deciding to enter the NFL Draft in 1996. He kept school a priority, however, eventually earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland University College in 2004. (Photo: Andy Lyons /Allsport)

A Solid Future - He was the 26th overall pick in the 1996 NFL Draft, joining the Baltimore Ravens. He stayed with the team the duration of his 17-year professional career. (Photo: Doug Pensinger/ALLSPORT)

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A Solid Future - He was the 26th overall pick in the 1996 NFL Draft, joining the Baltimore Ravens. He stayed with the team the duration of his 17-year professional career. (Photo: Doug Pensinger/ALLSPORT)

Super Bowl Champion - Lewis helped lead the Ravens to a stunning 34-7 win over the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV and was named the night’s MVP. (Photo: Andy Lyons /Allsport)

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Super Bowl Champion - Lewis helped lead the Ravens to a stunning 34-7 win over the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV and was named the night’s MVP. (Photo: Andy Lyons /Allsport)

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A Giving Man - The two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year is active in the Baltimore community, launching his Ray Lewis Family Foundation to support underprivileged youth and families. (Photo: Ray Lewis Family Foundation)

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A Giving Man - The two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year is active in the Baltimore community, launching his Ray Lewis Family Foundation to support underprivileged youth and families. (Photo: Ray Lewis Family Foundation)

Getting People Back to Work - To help those who lost their jobs in the economic downturn, Lewis launched a staffing agency, RL52 Staffing, in Baltimore in 2011. (Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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Getting People Back to Work - To help those who lost their jobs in the economic downturn, Lewis launched a staffing agency, RL52 Staffing, in Baltimore in 2011. (Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Ray Lewis - Inside/middle linebacker, Baltimore Ravens.(Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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Coming Back After Injury - Lewis was benched for weeks after suffering torn triceps last October, but returned to help lead his team to a 24-9 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Jan. 6. (Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Ray Lewis - Are you looking for a job in Baltimore? You may want to hit up Ravens star linebacker Ray Lewis, who heads RL52 Staffing, a professional staffing agency Lewis founded following the economic recession in 2008. (Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

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He Speaks His Mind - During the 2011 NFL lockout, Lewis said the lack of gameplay would launch an all-out crime spree in some communities. “Do this research. If we don't have a season — watch how much evil, which we call crime, watch how much crime picks up, if you take away our game," Lewis told ESPN in May 2011. (Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Pro Bowl King - Lewis has played in 13 Pro Bowl games and was named to the NFL All-Decade (2000s) team, chosen every 10 years by the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee. (Photo:  Martin Morrow/Getty Images)

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Pro Bowl King - Lewis has played in 13 Pro Bowl games and was named to the NFL All-Decade (2000s) team, chosen every 10 years by the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee. (Photo:  Martin Morrow/Getty Images)

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The End of the Road - His team is set to face the New England Patriots on Jan. 20 for the AFC Championship. If they win, it will mark his last chance at Super Bowl domination before retirement. (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)