Ravens Legacy Profile
Jamal Lewis
Jamal Lewis made the Ravens' offense physically match the defense that defined the franchise.
Player Rushing Champion
Permanent Profile
- Was selected by Baltimore in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft.
- Won Super Bowl XXXV as a rookie running back.
- Set the franchise rushing record with 7,801 yards.
- Ran for 2,066 yards in 2003, one of the greatest single-season rushing totals in NFL history.
- Was named 2003 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year.
Why It Matters
Lewis made Baltimore's offense feel like the same sport as its defense.
When the Ravens wanted to impose a game, his running style was the offensive version of their identity.