NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis is reportedly in talks to compete with Real American Freestyle (RAF) Wrestling according to a report from MMA Fighting.
The now retired 51-year-old football player who played in the National Football League for 17 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, may competed before the conclusion of 2026 according to the report.
RAF co-founders Chad Bronstein and Izzy Martinez told MMA Fighting on Wednesday that discussions are ongoing, and former UFC welterweight champion and two-time RAF competitor Tyron Woodley is helping to facilitate the deal.
Lewis was a state champion wrestler for Kathleen High School in Lakeland, Fla., accomplishing the feat in the 189-pound weight class in 1993.
RAF was created to give amateur, collegiate, Olympic, and mixed martial arts (MMA) wrestlers a professional stage where they can compete and earn financial compensation, which traditional amateur wrestling does not typically allow.
