Ray Buchanan is a retired NFL football player. Ray Buchanan played the cornerback position and played for the Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, and Oakland Raiders.
Early life
About him September 29, 1971Ray Buchanan was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. Furthermore, he holds American nationality and is 51 years starting in 2022. He has the birth sign of Libra and belongs to African American ethnicity. However, she has not shared information about his religious beliefs.
Regarding his family background, he grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana with his two brothers whose names are still unknown. However, she has not yet publicly shared her parents or his profession. Meanwhile, she might share information about her family members in the coming days.
In terms of his academic qualifications, he attended Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois and was a four-year football letterman as a running back and safety. He was a state champion in two track and field events, long jump and triple jump.
He later attended the University of Louisville, where he played college football and earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Additionally, he was also a member of the university’s track team.
Career
Indianapolis Colts
Talking about his professional career, Ray Buchanan began his professional football career with the Indianapolis Colts after being selected by the team in the third round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played for the Colts for four seasons from 1993 to 1996, primarily as corner
Caption: Ray Buchanan catching the ball (Source: Courier-Journal)
During his time with the Colts, he recorded 11 interceptions and 1 touchdown. In 1996, he helped the Colts reach the playoffs for the first time since 1987. After the 1996 season, Buchanan signed with the Atlanta Falcons as a free agent.
Atlanta Falcons
He played for the Atlanta Falcons from 1997 to 2003, where he had the most successful and productive years of his NFL career. He was a starting cornerback for the Falcons for seven seasons and was known for his physical play, excellent coverage skills and ability to create turnovers. During his time with the Falcons, Buchanan recorded 34 interceptions, 5.5 sacks, and 7 forced fumbles.
Additionally, he was also a key member of the Falcons defense that helped the team reach Super Bowl XXXIII in 1999, where they ultimately lost to the Denver Broncos. He earned three Pro Bowl selections and two All-Pro honors during his time with the Falcons.
Oakland Raiders
Buchanan played his final NFL season with the Oakland Raiders in 2004. He signed with the Raiders as a free agent, but played in only 10 games due to injuries, recording 1 interception and 2 passes defensed. After the 2004 season, he announced his retirement from professional football.
Although his time with the Raiders was short-lived, he had a distinguished career as a cornerback, earning three Pro Bowl selections and two All-Pro honors during his 12-year NFL career.
Post-NFL career
After retiring from football, his passion for music began. Additionally, he has released several songs and albums, including “Falcons Run and Hit” and “Dirty Bird Fan Jam,” which are tributes to his time with the Atlanta Falcons.
In 2005, he released an album called “The Officially Official NFL Players’ Choir,” which features NFL players singing gospel and inspirational music. In addition, she has also performed at various events and venues, showing his musical talent. While she has had some success in the music industry, her primary career has been professional football.
In addition to his football and music career, he has had some experience on television, especially as a sports commentator and analyst. He has appeared on several sports shows and networks, including NFL Network, Fox Sports and ESPN.
In addition, he has also been a guest on talk shows such as “The Late Show with David Letterman” and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” In addition to his work in sports media, he also appeared in a few television shows and movies, including an episode of the comedy “Girlfriends” and the movie “Cradle 2 the Grave.”
While he has not pursued a full-time television career, he has made occasional appearances and continues to be involved in the sports media industry.
Awards
During his playing career as an NFL cornerback he received several awards and honors. Some of his notable awards and recognitions include Pro Bowl selection (1998, 1999, 2000), All-Pro selection (1998, 2000), Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor (inducted in 2017), and Hall of Fame of the University of Louisville Athletics (incorporated in 2004).
Net worth 2023
As of 2022, Buchanan has an estimated net worth of $3 million which he earned from his career as a former American football player, singer, and television analyst. However, at the moment he has not revealed his salary or earnings.
civil status
Ray Buchanan was married twice in his life so far. First, he was married to Sheree Buchanan in 2000. With the marriage, the couple has four children whose names are Ray Jr., Baylen, Destinee, and Jade. However, the couple later divorced and the reason for the divorce is still unknown.
Caption: Ray Buchanan with his wife, Beth (Source: Alchetron)
Additionally, Buchanan later married his wife Beth. He has a stepson, Jordan, who was born from his second wife’s past relationship. Currently, Buchanan and his family live in the Atlanta, GA area.
Body measurements
Caption: Ray Buchanan showing his aggression on the football field (Source: The Falcoholic)
This former football player is 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) tall and weighs around 185 pounds (84 kg). Furthermore, he has long black hair with a pair of brown eyes, and the other body measurements of him have not yet been revealed by him.
Social media
On his Instagram page ‘@big_playray’ he has more than 2.1 thousand followers. Additionally, he has 480 followers on his Twitter page ‘@RayBigplay’ and is not active on Facebook at the moment.
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