Almost a year after his death from an accidental overdose, the son of former National Football League great Ray Lewis was discovered to have suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), according to experts. A news statement issued by the Concussion Legacy Foundation (CLF) indicated that Ray Lewis III, who was 28 years old at the time, had Stage 2 chronic traumatic encephalopathy. According to Dr. Ann McKee, who is the head of the CTE Center at Boston University, Lewis was diagnosed with the brain disorder that is often linked with having played football.
According to the CLF, “CTE can only be diagnosed after death,” which is the reason why this knowledge is beginning to be made public at this time. The researchers “suspected he was battling CTE” after finding that the former football star was experiencing trouble with his memory years before his death, “becoming extremely forgetful, and exhibited erratic, sporadic behavior and impulsivity.” Although they were unaware of this at the time, they “suspected” that he was suffering from chronic pain syndrome (CTE).
Tatyana McCall, Lewis’ mother, was quoted as saying, “Little did I know when I put my son in tackle football at age 5, I ran the risk of having to bury him 22 years later,” according to the release. Having been aware of the potential consequences, I would have made a different decision. It is imperative that we wait until our children are at least 14 years old before we let them participate in contact football. I also find it really upsetting that you have to pass away in order to get a diagnosis for this illness.
In addition, Lewis, a linebacker who is a member of the Football Hall of Fame, discussed the diagnosis of his late son. He said, “We are proud to honor Ray Ray’s legacy by teaching our youth about football safety while sharing and supporting research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy.”
A statement issued by the Casselberry Police Department, which was made available to us at the time, read as follows: “This investigation is closed.” This occurrence seems to have been a sad accident, according to the facts and the testimony of witnesses. We extend our deepest condolences to the Lewis family and all of their friends.
At the beginning of his football career, Lewis III played running back for Lake Mary Prep, which is located in Florida. The next year, in 2013, he followed in his father’s footsteps and became a member of the Miami Hurricanes, which is a basketball team at the University of Miami.
He made the move to Coastal Carolina University, which is a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) institution, two years after he had first moved there. It was claimed by the Orlando Sentinel that his tenure there came to an end in 2016 when he was fired from both the team and the university. This was because he had been charged by a grand jury in South Carolina on a charge of third-degree criminal sexual assault. Following a protracted inquiry, such charges were dismissed by the authorities investigating the case.
Who is Ray Lewis?
Raymond Anthony Lewis Jr. (born May 15, 1975) is an American retired football linebacker who spent his whole 17-year career with the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes and was named All-American.
Lewis was picked by the Ravens in the first round of the 1996 NFL draft, and when he retired after the 2012 season, he was the team’s only active player from its debut season. Lewis quickly established himself as a defensive leader, leading the Ravens in tackles for the first time as a rookie.
Ray Lewis’s Early Life
Raymond Anthony Jenkins was the eldest of five siblings and was born in Bartow, Florida, which is geographically located in Central Florida. At the time of his birth, his mother was just 16 years old, and his father was not around for most of his developmental years. However, his father was a record-setting high school wrestler before he was arrested for drug-related charges. Other than that, not much was known about his father’s life during his time in prison. Lewis immediately established himself as the head of the household when he was a young kid and eventually became the oldest brother of four younger siblings. In addition to assisting his sisters with their hair, he made certain that his little brother arrived for daycare a few minutes early. Because he started attending Kathleen High School in Lakeland, Florida, he changed his last name to the last name of his mother’s lover, Ray Lewis. This occurred because his father’s contact with him grew less regular. However, he continued to use his previous name.
Ray Lewis Professional Career
Lewis was taken by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 1996 National Football League draft, which was the 26th overall pick. The Baltimore Ravens had just recently been founded, and the 1996 season was set to be their first season in existence on the field. As a result, Lewis was really the second draft selection that the Ravens have ever made. The first draft pick was offensive lineman Jonathan Ogden, who was taken fourth overall in the 1996 draft.
It was against the Oakland Raiders that he played his first professional game, and he was a key contributor to the Baltimore Ravens’ triumph. As a result of his effort during the game, which included seven tackles and one interception, he was awarded the title of AFC Defensive Player of the Week. After his first season in the National Football League, he was selected for the All-Rookie team by USA Today.
Ray Lewis’ Net Worth, Career Earnings and Salary
Ray Lewis is a former American football linebacker with a net worth of $30 million. Ray Lewis spent his entire 17-year football career with the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL. Throughout his career, he earned around $95 million in salary alone.
Ray Lewis is recognized as one of the most dominating and impactful linebackers in NFL history. Lewis was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 1996 and spent his entire 17-season professional career with them, becoming the team’s emotional and strategic cornerstone. His leadership on and off the field was evident, and he was often described as the heart and soul of the Ravens defense.
