Ray Rice

American football running back, Super Bowl Champion

Ray Rice - American football running back, Super Bowl Champion
Born

January 22nd, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at Rutgers University, where achieved significant individual success. Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Contributed to the Ravens' Super Bowl XLVII victory in 2013, helping secure the franchise’s second championship. Accumulated over 6,000 rushing yards and 4,000 receiving yards during NFL career, recognized for explosive running style and pass-catching ability. Experienced a career decline following legal issues that surfaced in 2014, leading to his release from the Ravens.

Won Super Bowl XLVII with Baltimore Ravens

Recorded over 1,600 rushing yards in 2006 at Rutgers

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