Jonathan Ogden

Jonathan Phillip Ogden (born July 31, 1974) is an American former professional football offensive tackle and spent his entire career with the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL).

He played college football for the UCLA Bruins, and was recognized as a unanimous All-American.

As a sophomore, he helped UCLA to the 1993 Pac-10 Championship and Rose Bowl.

In 1995, Ogden received the Outland Trophy and the Morris Trophy, was the UPI Lineman of the Year, and was a unanimous All-American.

Ogden's father, an investment banker, told his son to accept UCLA's decision to move him from right to left tackle.

Ogden's jersey was retired by UCLA, making him only the eighth player in school history to receive that honor.

He was selected by the Ravens with the 4th overall pick in the 1996 NFL draft, making him the first-ever Ravens draft selection.

He was an 11-time Pro Bowl selection and a nine-time All-Pro.

He later won the 1996 NCAA Men's Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships in the shot put, with a personal best of 19.42 meters.

Ogden had an outstanding career with the Bruins football team, starting as a left tackle for four years.

In 23 games during his junior and senior years, he allowed just two sacks.

During the 1996 NFL draft, Ogden was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round with the fourth overall choice, the first-ever draft pick made by the Ravens.

Ozzie Newsome wanted to select Ogden but owner Art Modell wanted to select Lawrence Phillips.

Phillips played in 3 NFL seasons and rushed for a career yardage total of 1,453.

He was named a four-time All-Pro and an 11-time Pro Bowler at left tackle, earning trips to Hawaii in every season except his rookie year.

During his career, Ogden caught two passes – both for one yard and both for touchdowns.

He also recovered 10 fumbles and recorded 10 tackles.

Ogden also won a reputation for smiling.

"He's a laugher," joked former New York Giants DE Michael Strahan.

"You see him, you think to yourself this guy is not mean enough to handle the mean guys out there in the NFL. Jonathan would rip your limbs off, and he'd smile...and wave your arm in front of you."

He is widely considered one of the best tackles to ever play the game.

On May 1, 2000, Ogden appeared on WWF Raw along with members of the Baltimore Ravens and attempted to win the WWF Hardcore Championship from Crash Holly after Holly was attacked by Steve Blackman, but was unsuccessful.

Ogden won Super Bowl XXXV with the Ravens in 2001.

In 2001, Ogden won a Super Bowl ring with the Ravens when they defeated the New York Giants 34–7 in Super Bowl XXXV.

Ogden married Kema Hunt in 2004.

The couple resides in Las Vegas.

He was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame in 2006.

Ogden announced his retirement on June 12, 2008 after a career that spanned 12 seasons, all with Baltimore.

His retirement left Ray Lewis and Matt Stover as the last remaining Ravens from the team's inaugural season in Baltimore.

At 6' 9", Ogden was tied with fellow Raven Jared Gaither for the second tallest player in the NFL behind Bengals tackle Dennis Roland at the end of Ogden's playing career.

Ogden served as the Ravens' honorary captain at Super Bowl XLVII, which saw his former team win their second world championship.

In 2008, he established the Jonathan Ogden Foundation (now known as The Ogden Family Foundation) to benefit inner-city schools and help student-athletes take responsibility for their futures through lessons learned on the playing field, in the classroom, and throughout their local communities.

In September 2009, Ogden was selected to Sporting News' Magazine's Team of the Decade (2000's).

He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2012.

Ogden was born in Washington, D.C. He received his education at St. Albans School in Washington, excelling not only in high school football but also in track and field.

He was a high school All-American in both football and track.

He had high school-best throws of 19.23 meters (63.09 feet) in the shot put and 56.73 meters (186.12 feet) in the discus throw.

Ogden decided to attend the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) instead of the University of Florida because the Bruins football coaches would let him participate in track and field.

On December 5, 2012 he was enshrined into the College Football Hall of Fame.

On February 2, 2013, Ogden was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the first inductee to spend his entire playing career as a Raven.