Oklahoma LB Kenneth Murray was a Ray Lewis fan growing up

One of the Baltimore Ravens’ biggest needs this offseason is at inside linebacker. After seeing C.J. Mosley leave in free agency last offseason and Patrick Onwuasor not live up to expectations, Baltimore is left still searching for a definitive starter in the middle of their defense. One such option could be Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray, who many mock drafts have the Ravens selecting in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

At the 2020 NFL Combine, Murray was asked who his favorite player was. As is often the case for linebackers, Baltimore’s Ray Lewis was the name that came up.

#Oklahoma LB Kenneth Murray said his favorite player growing up was @RayLewis. Said he watches Ray highlights before every game still to this day.

— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) February 27, 2020

Murray is just 21 years old and Lewis retired after winning the Super Bowl following the 2012 season. Just in case you needed to feel any older, that means Murray last saw Lewis play when he was just 14 years old.

For many players entering the 2020 NFL Draft, Lewis was a larger-than-life player who already earned league-wide respect and praise by the time they were able to really watch and understand football. So it makes sense Lewis is still a favorite, especially among defensive players.

For Murray, it would be a fitting story if he ends up being selected by the Ravens in the 2020 NFL Draft come April.