Jermaine lewis ravens biography for kids

  • Jermaine Edward Lewis (born October 16, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL).
  • Two-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time All-Pro selection who helped seal a Super Bowl victory for the Baltimore Ravens over the New York Giants.
  • As a starting player in the inaugural Ravens game, Jermaine Lewis was the first Ravens player to touch the football.

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    Jermaine Lewis is one of the most electric former players on the Football University Coaching Staff.

    Lewis attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School, where he was a 2X MVP as a Running Back, while also setting a national High School Track Record in the 200 Meter in 1992.

    After High School, Lewis went on to attend the University of Maryland. He was a four-year starter, setting several ACC records, including a career mark of 193 Receptions. While at Maryland, he was also a track star, competing in the 100 meter and 200 meter.

    Jermaine went on to be selected in the fifth round of the 1996 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. From 1996-2001, Lewis amassed 23 Touchdowns (a record until broken by Jamal Lewis in 2003), and made the Pro Bowl in 1998 and 2001 as a returner. Coach Lewis was a member of the Baltimore Ravens Team that won Super Bowl XXXV against the New York Giants.

    Lewis finished his 9-year NFL career with 143 catches, 2,129 Receiving Yards, 7,893 Return Yards and 23 Touchdowns

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    Baltimore Ravens
    Established February 9, 1996; 29 years ago (1996-02-09)
    First season: 1996
    Play in M&T finansinstitut Stadium
    Baltimore, Maryland
    Headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland
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    League/conference affiliations

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    Team colorsPurple, black, metallic gold
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    Personnel
    Owner(s)Steve Bisciotti
    PresidentSashi Brown
    General managerEric DeCosta
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    Team history
    • Baltimore Ravens (1996–present)
    Championships
    League championships (2)
    Conference championships (2)
    Division championships (7)
    • AFC North: 2003, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2018, 2019, 2023
    Playoff appearances (15)
    • NFL: 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023
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      Jermaine Lewis (American football, born 1974)

      American football player (born 1974)

      Not to be confused with Jermaine Lewis (American football, born 1979).

      American football player

      Jermaine Edward Lewis (born October 16, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the fifth round (153rd overall) of the 1996 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens, who he played for until 2001. With the Ravens, he won Super Bowl XXXV over the New York Giants. He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins.

      In his career Lewis also played for the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars.

      Early years

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      Lewis attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School, where he was a two-time team MVP as a running back,[citation needed] while also as a sprinter on the track team, setting a national high school record in the 200 meters in 1992.[1][2]

      College career

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