Shane Ray

Education

Ray attended Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park, Kansas, where he played football and competed in track.

Career

He played college football at Missouri, where he was recognized as a unanimous All-American, and was drafted by the Broncos in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft. In football, he earned first-team all-state honors as a senior after totaling 100 tackles, including 16 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, three forced fumbles. In track & field, Ray competed in the throwing events.

At the 2010 Baker Relays, he took gold in the shot put event with a throw of 14.60 meters (47 ft 9 in).

Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated as the 17th best weakside defensive end prospect of his class. After being shown interest by programs such as Notre Dame, Kansas and Wisconsin, he ultimately decided to accept a scholarship to Missouri.

After redshirting in his first season, he made 16 tackles, including 2.5 for loss, in 12 games as a backup defensive end for the Tigers. In 2013, played in all 14 games, recording 39 tackles, including nine for loss, and 4.5 sacks despite backing up Kony Ealy and Michael Sam.

In 2014, he began to emerge as one of the premier pass rushers in the Securities and Exchange Commission. Through the first five games of the season, he set a new career high in tackles for loss (11) and sacks (8).

In the 2014 Securities and Exchange Commission Championship Game, he was ejected from the game after targeting Alabama quarterback Blake Sims after throwing for what would be a 58-yard touchdown to DeAndrew White. He cooled off towards the end of the season, but he still finished with 65 tackles, 22.5 TFL and 14.5 sacks, breaking the record of 11.5 that was owned by both Michael Sam and Aldon Smith. After his junior season, Ray entered the 2015 NFL Draft.

Ray was prevented from participating in drills at the NFL Combine due to a foot injury similar to turf toe that he obtained during the 2015 Citrus Bowl, however many doctors have said surgery is not needed.

On April 27, 2015, days before the 2015 NFL Draft, Ray was cited for possession of marijuana. Denver Broncos

On April 30, 2015, Ray was selected by the Denver Broncos with the 23rd pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft.

Achievements

• Following the season, he was named a consensus All-American and the Securities and Exchange Commission Defensive Player of the Year. Ray won his first Super Bowl on February 7, 2016, when the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50.