Ray Lewis was drafted No. 26 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Miami. 228 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 160 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #26
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 228
- Years as starter
- 14
- Career AV
- 1601st at Miami
- Pro Bowls
- 12
- All-Pro
- 7
The pick
How Ray Lewis came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
228 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 160 career approximate value
- Games played
- 228
- Seasons as a starter
- 14
- Career approximate value
- 1601st among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 160100% of career value
- Final season
- 201216 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 7× All-Pro · 12× Pro Bowl
Around pick 26
Who came off the board on either side of Ray Lewis.
Mississippi State · 3× Pro Bowl
Texas A&M-Kingsville · 1× Pro Bowl
USC
Memphis · 1× Pro Bowl
Miami in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#12
Jonathan Vilma
LB · NYJ · 2004
Miami · 3× Pro Bowl
#25
Jon Beason
LB · CAR · 2007
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#72
Olivier Vernon
LB · MIA · 2012
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
#11
Dan Morgan
LB · CAR · 2001
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
#47
Micheal Barrow
LB · TEN · 1993
Miami
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ray Lewis in the 1996 NFL Draft
Ray Lewis is a Linebacker out of Miami selected No. 26 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 1996 NFL Draft. 228 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 160 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ray Lewis drafted?
Ray Lewis was selected No. 26 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/ray-lewis.
What college did Ray Lewis play for?
Ray Lewis played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Ray Lewis's NFL career turn out?
228 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 160 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 7× All-Pro · 12× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/ray-lewis.