Lewis with the Baltimore Ravens in 2008 No. 52 Position: Personal information Born: ( 1975-05-15) May 15, 1975 (age 42) Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Weight: 240 lb (109 kg) Career information High school: College: NFL Draft: / Round: 1 / Pick: 26 Career history • (–) Career highlights and awards • 2× champion (, ) • () • 13× (–,,, –) • 7× First-team (–,,,, ) • 3× Second-team (,, ) • 2× (2000, 2003) • • 2× First-team (-) Career NFL statistics: 2,061: 41.5: 67: 31: 17: 3 Player stats at Player stats at Raymond Anthony Lewis, Jr. (born May 15, 1975) is a former who played all of his 17-year professional career for the of the (NFL).

He previously played for the, and earned honors. Lewis was drafted by the Ravens in the first round of the, and upon his retirement following the, was the last remaining active player from the team's inaugural season. Lewis played middle linebacker his entire career, and is considered to be one of the greatest ever to play the position. He was a 13-time, a 10-time, and one of the few players in NFL history to play in a Pro Bowl in three different decades (1990s, 2000s, and 2010s). He is also considered to be the greatest Baltimore Raven of all-time. Lewis pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice in connection with the stabbing deaths of two men in 2000.

The following season, he won the and led the Ravens' record-setting defense to victory in. Lewis also became the second linebacker to win the, and the first to win the award on the winning team. Lewis won his second Defensive Player of the Year award in 2003, becoming the sixth player to win the award multiple times. After a triceps tear that sidelined him for most of the, Lewis returned for the Ravens' playoff run and earned his second in his final NFL game. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Early life Lewis was born in. He is the older brother of former running back Keon Lattimore.

Lewis was an linebacker and wrestling star at in. His father was absent most of his life, which was a cycle through generations, but he was a record-setting high school before he was incarcerated for drug-related offenses. College career Lewis enrolled in the, where he was a member of the team. As a freshman, he was an immediate contributor and became a starter for the Hurricanes' final five games. He compiled 81 tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss, and four pass deflections en route to being named to the freshman All-American team.

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In his sophomore season, Lewis earned first-team All-American and All-Big East honors. Lewis led the Big East with 153 tackles and also contributed nine tackles for a loss, two sacks, and an interception for a Hurricanes team that had the nation's top-ranked defense and finished No. 6 in both the writers' and coaches' polls. Lewis's junior campaign was even more successful, as he was again named to the All-American and All-Big East teams, and finished as runner-up for the, given to the top linebacker in college football.

Lewis finished his junior season with 160 tackles, the second highest in University of Miami team history after Ed Weisacosky's 164 in 1965. Lewis also totaled eight tackles for loss, two sacks, two interceptions, a forced fumble, four pass deflections and one touchdown. Against, Lewis contributed 15 tackles. Lewis led the Big East in tackles his last two seasons and accumulated the fifth most in Miami history despite playing only three seasons.

After the 1995 season, Lewis decided to forgo his final year of college eligibility and enter the NFL draft. The, who were entering their inaugural season, selected Lewis 26th overall in the first round of the.

Lewis would become the Ravens second ever draft pick behind who was selected #4 overall. Lewis eventually earned his undergraduate degree in Arts and Science in 2004 at the. Professional career 1996 season: Rookie year Lewis was the top-rated heading into the 1996 NFL Draft, in which was considered the draft's only outstanding linebacker prospect. Taken as the fifth linebacker in the draft, Lewis was seen by scouts as possessing speed, tackling ability, and intensity, but many considered his lack of size a potential liability. Lewis earned 's All-Rookie team honors after his 15 tackles for loss led the and 110 tackles led the Ravens in the 1996 season. He added two and a half sacks, six pass deflections, and an interception on the season.

1997 season Lewis recorded an NFL-best and career high 184 tackles in 1997, second most ever in a season, and earned his first berth at the end of that season. In addition, Lewis totaled four sacks, an interception, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and 11 pass deflections. 1998 season In 1998, Lewis made his second trip to the Pro Bowl after recording 120 tackles, three sacks, two interceptions, a forced fumble, and seven pass deflections.

He led the Ravens in tackles for the third consecutive season. He was also named to The Sporting News All-Pro Team. In what would prove to be Hall of Fame running back 's final game, Lewis and the rest of the Ravens defense held him to just 41 rushing yards. 1999 season In 1999, Lewis led the NFL in tackles with 168. He was named to a third-straight and the All-Pro first team. He also totaled three and a half sacks, three interceptions, eight pass deflections, a safety, and a forced fumble. Lewis won the 1999 chosen by past NFL players voting according to the position they played.

2000: Record-setting defense and first Super Bowl run In 2000, Lewis led a defense which many call the greatest in NFL history for a single season. The team set a 16-game single-season record for fewest points allowed (165) and fewest rushing yards allowed (970).

The team recorded four shutouts, one shy of the single-season record. The unit finished first league-wide in six key defensive categories. Lewis won Super Bowl XXXV MVP honors, Defensive Player of the Year honors, earned a unanimous All-Pro selection, and was once again named to start in the Pro Bowl. Lewis's regular-season total of 136 tackles once again led the Ravens, and Lewis added 31 tackles, two, 9 pass deflections, one fumble recovery, and a touchdown in the four-game playoff run. 2001 season In 2001, Lewis earned his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl selection, when he led the NFL in tackles with 162 and earned first-team All-Pro honors.

Lewis scored a touchdown in the 2002 Pro Bowl. In the Ravens' two playoff games, he totaled 17 tackles, three forced fumbles, and one pass deflection. 2002 season In 2002, Lewis was limited to only five games due to a shoulder injury. He still managed to rank fifth on the team with 58 tackles. In addition, Lewis compiled two interceptions, two pass deflections, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Lewis earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors in Week 4 against the after posting 18 tackles (11 solo), two pass deflections, and an interception on '. After having been selected to the for five consecutive seasons (1997–2001), Lewis's streak was stopped by his season-ending injury.

In his absence, the Baltimore Ravens defense would finish ranked 19th in points allowed. Lewis roaming the sidelines in a 2005 game at in 2003 season Lewis was the leading vote recipient for the 2003 AP All-Pro team, earning 49 of 50 votes. He also won the annual AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year with 43 votes out of 50. Additionally, Lewis earned Pro Football Weekly, PFWA, and Football Digest Defensive MVP honors and was named to Dr. Z's All-Pro team, Pro Football Weekly's All-NFL team, Pro Football Weekly's All-AFC team, Football Digest's All-Pro first team, and The Sporting News' All-Pro team. Yanni Ethnicity Download.

Lewis also earned the KC 101 AFC Defensive Player of the Year award for the 3rd time in four years, the 2003, and finished with 161 tackles, one and a half sacks, six interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, 14 pass deflections, and one touchdown. He was named Defensive Player of the Month for November and AFC Defensive Player of the week for his 15-tackle, one-interception performance against the in week 17. In the playoffs, Lewis totaled 17 tackles. 2004 season In 2004, Lewis was named first-team All-Pro by the AP, second-team 'All Pro' by College and Pro Football Weekly and Football Digest, and 'All Pro' by The Sporting News. He finished the 2004 season with 146 total tackles, one sack, two fumble recoveries, one fumble forced, and six pass deflections. 2005 season Lewis's 2005 season was cut short by an injury in Week 6. He was placed on injury reserve in Week 8, having amassed 46 tackles, a sack, an interception, 2 pass deflections, and a fumble recovery in the season's first six games.

2006 season In 2006, Lewis led the Ravens defense to an NFL-best ranking in 14 major defensive categories, including total yards allowed, points per game allowed, and interceptions. The Ravens also finished second in sacks, take-aways, and rushing yards allowed.

Lewis missed two games due to an injury, but still recorded 103 tackles, a personal best of five sacks, two interceptions, and eight pass deflections in 14 games. He also forced a fumble and recovered one. The Ravens allowed just one 100-yard rushing performance in the 14 games Lewis played. Lewis was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week following his seven-tackle, one-sack, and three-pass-deflection performance against the in the season opener. He was also selected to the Pro Bowl, but withdrew because of a hand injury, ceding his spot to fellow Ravens linebacker.

Lewis finished fifth in voting for Defensive Player of the Year. Lewis totaled 15 tackles and a pass deflection in the playoffs. Lewis during a charity event Despite the Baltimore Ravens' mediocre 2007 season, Lewis was the team's leading tackler. Against the Cleveland Browns, Lewis recorded 16 tackles, recovered a fumble, and returned an interception for a touchdown. He also earned his 9th Pro Bowl nomination in his 12-year career.

He finished the season with 120 total tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, 10 passes deflected, two interceptions, and one touchdown. 2008 season In 2008, Lewis led the Ravens to the AFC Championship game while totaling 117 tackles, three and a half sacks, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and nine passes deflected. He was named a starter to the Pro Bowl, his tenth such nomination, and was named an first-team All-Pro for the sixth time. In addition, he was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week following his eight tackles, two interception, and two pass deflections against the in week 10.

In the playoffs, Lewis totaled 29 tackles, two forced fumbles, and one pass deflection in three games. After the season, he became an, but agreed to return to the Baltimore Ravens to complete his career. The contract, which would've ran through 2015 (including two option years), was said to be worth $10 million the first year, but was highly incentivized.

2009 season In 2009, Lewis was named first-team All-Pro by the for the seventh time (9th selection overall) and named to his 11th. He accumulated an AFC-leading 134 tackles on the season. He also added three sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and seven passes deflected. Lewis added 21 tackles, one sack, and one pass deflection in two playoff games. In the September 2009 issue of Sporting News' Magazine, Lewis was selected to their Team of the Decade (2000s).

In Week 2 against the Chargers, Lewis made the game-saving tackle on running back. After the game, Lewis said it was one of the best tackles he has made in his career. 2010 season In 2010, Lewis was named second-team All-Pro by the for the third time (10th All-Pro selection overall) and named to his 12th. He totaled 139 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, four pass deflections, and one touchdown. Lewis added 13 tackles, one sack, and a forced fumble in two playoff games. On Sunday, November 21, 2010, Lewis became only the second player in NFL history to record at least 30 interceptions and 30 sacks in his career (the other being ). He was the fastest player (204 games) to achieve that feat.

2011 season In 2011, Lewis was named to his 13th and what proved to be his final, and led the Ravens with 95 tackles despite missing four games with an injury. Lewis also collected two sacks, one interception, two forced fumbles, and seven pass deflections. Lewis totaled 20 tackles and one pass deflection in two playoff games. On Sunday, October 16, 2011, Lewis became the first player in NFL history with at least 40 sacks and 30 interceptions in his career. 2012: Final year and second Super Bowl Lewis suffered torn triceps on October 14, 2012 during a game against the, and had them surgically repaired three days later.

Reported that Lewis inquired with an alternative Sports Medicine Lab about treating the injury with Deer Antler Spray, which contains a substance banned by the NFL. Several sources had reported he was expected to return to action December 16 in the game against the, much earlier than his expected return in January, but he was inactive for the game. On January 2, 2013, Lewis announced he would retire after his team finished the. He returned to action for Baltimore's January 6, 2013 game against the and led the defense to a 24–9 win. On the game's last play, Lewis lined up on offense. The Ravens were not slated to play another home playoff game (since they were the number-four seed), so they wanted Lewis to be on the field for the final play. Next, the Ravens defeated the Denver Broncos in the, 38–35 in double overtime, and then defeated the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game, 28–13.

Lewis's final career NFL game was, where the Ravens defeated the by a score of 34–31. Lewis finished the regular season with 57 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 pass deflection in 6 games. In the postseason, Lewis led the NFL with 51 tackles. He also contributed 2 tackles for loss and 1 pass deflection in the Super Bowl XLVII run. Archived from on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-08-16.

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Hali with the Kansas City Chiefs No. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • Early years [ ] Hali was born in,. He was sent to the United States at the age of 10 to escape; there he joined his father Henry Hali, a chemistry professor at who also taught the subject. He worked to become an NFL-caliber player because he thought it would help him raise the money to reunite with his mother, Rachel Keita, and bring her to the United States after not having seen her for more than twelve years. Hali attended in, where he played for the team. He was named a high school.

Considered a four-star recruit by, Hali was listed as the No. 5 strongside defensive end in the nation in 2002. College career [ ] Hali received an to attend, where he played for coach 's team from 2002 to 2005. Following his senior season in 2005, was recognized as a unanimous, the Defensive Lineman of the Year, and a first-team All-Big Ten selection. He was instrumental in helping the Nittany Lions finish 11–1, winning the Big Ten championship and the that season. He led the Big Ten with 11 (tied for eighth nationally) and 17 for loss and earned numerous accolades for his play.

He was a finalist for the, presented to the nation's top defensive player, and the. Hali's season sack total is tied for sixth-best at Penn State and his 36 career tackles for loss are tied with for tenth best. Hali received the, which is given to the Nittany Lion football player who best personifies courage, character, and social responsibility. Hali was named defensive (MVP) of the 2006. Professional career [ ] Hali entered the ranked as the #3 defensive end behind and. Tamba spent some time as a defensive tackle in college. There was not much pre-draft hype for Hali heading into the 2006 NFL Draft until made his amazing story of escape from war-torn at age 10 their April 21, 2006 cover story.

NFL began to take notice, reporting that Hali presented himself in an excellent manner not only in his workout but also in his interview at the. Hali was chosen 20th overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in a surprise move. Hali was projected by many analysts to be selected later in the draft, but Kansas City did not hesitate to select the best player possible to help their struggling defense. Pre-draft measurables Ht Wt 10-yd split 20-yd split 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 275 lb (125 kg) 4.75 s 4.31 s 7.28 s 30 in (0.76 m) 8 ft 10 in (2.69 m) 18 reps 17 All values from Penn State Pro Day, except measurables and Wonderlic (NFL Combine) 2006 season [ ] Making an early impression in Chiefs camp, Tamba Hali has earned the nickname of 'The TambaHawk' (a take on '), and the starting position for defensive end. On July 31, 2006, Hali was excused from the Chiefs two-a-day practices at training camp in and flew back to his home in Teaneck, New Jersey to be sworn in as a permanent citizen of the United States. On September 28, 2006, Hali's mother Rachel arrived in and currently lives with Tamba on a one-year. On October 1, she saw her son play for the first time as the Chiefs shut out the, 41–0.

Hali won the award as the top Chiefs rookie for 2006. At the end of the, Hali led the Chiefs with 8 sacks, 3.5 more than #1 overall draft pick. 2007–2010 [ ] In 2007, Hali had 7.5 sacks. Hali moved to right defensive end for the, replacing. In 2009, Hali was again moved—this time to outside linebacker—to accommodate new head coach 's defense. Hali's transformation from an undersized 4–3 DE to a 3–4 OLB was an amazing one considering his time in college as a defensive tackle.

In 2010, the Chiefs hired a new defensive coordinator,. Hali finished the season with an AFC-leading 14.5 sacks, leading to his first invitation to the. (Hali declined the invite, citing personal reasons.) Chiefs general manager made the signing of Hali to a long-term deal his number-one priority that offseason.

Despite a being in place, the two sides signed a five-year, $60 million contract ($35 million guaranteed) on August 4, 2011. 2011–2016 [ ] Hali repaid this loyalty with an All-Pro season, racking up a career-high 83 tackles and leading the team in sacks (12) for the fifth time in his six seasons as a Chief. He was named an and selected to play in the. Hali started all 16 games in 2011 and finished second in sacks in the. He tied for third in the conference with four forced fumbles, a team-best 12 tackles for loss, and 31 quarterback pressures.

Hali moved into fourth place on the Chiefs’ career sacks list that season. On August 20, 2012, the NFL suspended Hali for one game for a violation of the league's substance abuse policy.

On December 26, 2012, Hali was announced the starting Outside Linebacker for the AFC Division in the. In the 2013 season, Hali would start in 15 games in 15 appearances. He had 46 tackles, of which 39 were solo. He had 11 sacks, five forced fumbles, and one interception. In the 2014 season, Hali started in all 16 games. He had 59 tackles, of which 47 were solo, six sacks, and three forced fumbles.

On March 8, 2015, Hali restructured his contract to free up $3 million in cap space to stay with the Chiefs. Throughout the off-season, it was believed Hali would be released. Hali made the Pro Bowl for the fifth consecutive year and was ranked 84th by his fellow players on the. On March 8, 2016, Hali signed a three-year contract to stay with the Chiefs. 2017 season [ ] In 2017, Hali started the 2017 season on the list due to an undisclosed injury that kept him out all of training camp and the preseason.

He began practicing again on November 2. The Chiefs had 21 days from the day he starts practicing to either activate him or place him on injured reserve.

He was moved to the active roster on November 4, 2017 prior to the team's Week 9 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Career statistics [ ] Source: Year Team Games Tackles Fumbles Int G GS Comb Total Ast Sack FF FR Yds Int PD 16 16 58 41 17 8.0 5 1 0 1 4 16 16 58 46 12 7.5 2 0 0 0 2 15 15 54 43 11 3.0 3 1 0 0 2 16 16 62 46 16 8.5 4 0 0 0 1 16 16 51 36 15 14.5 4 2 2 0 3 16 16 66 48 18 12.0 4 0 0 0 0 15 15 54 43 11 9.0 1 0 0 0 2 15 15 46 39 7 11.0 5 2 11 1 1 16 16 59 47 12 6.0 3 1 0 0 0 15 14 45 36 9 6.5 2 0 0 0 0 16 2 34 24 10 3.5 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 175 158 588 453 135 89.5 33 8 13 2 16 Personal life [ ] Hali has an older half-brother, also named Tamba. This stems from a tradition in the culture wherein the second son born to a woman is always named 'Tamba.' [ ] On January 8, 2016 Hali's wife, Tammary, gave birth to their son, Tamba Hali II.

In his spare time, Hali writes music; he records in a studio in his basement. On June 9, 2017, Tamba Hali released his single that was produced by, 'The One For Me', on. Hali became a on July 31, 2006. Following his rookie year, Hali began training in under the instruction of and was promoted to in November 2017. References [ ].

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