Ray Buchanan - Updated Oct 2024

Ray Buchanan is a retired American football player in the NFL. Ray Buchanan played a cornerback position and has played for the Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, and Oakland Raiders.

Early Life

On the 29th of September 1971, Ray Buchanan was born in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States of America. In addition, he holds American nationality and he is 52 years old. He has a birth sign of Libra and belongs to the African-American ethnicity. However, he has not shared information regarding his religious beliefs.

Regarding his family background, he grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana with his two brothers whose names are still unknown. However, he has not yet shared his parents, and profession in public. Meanwhile, he might share information regarding his family members in the following days.

In terms of his academic qualification, he attended Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois and he was a four-year letterman in football as a running back and safety. He was a state champion in two track and field events, the long jump and the triple jump.

Later, he attended the University of Louisville, where he played college football and earned a degree in marketing. Moreover, he was also a member of the university’s track and field team.

Professional 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 a cornerback.

Caption: Ray Buchanan grabbing the football (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

Oakland Raiders

Buchanan played his final season in the NFL 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 defended. 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 career in the NFL.

Post NFL Career

After he retired from football, he began his passion for music. Moreover, 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 Offical NFL Players’ Choir,” which features NFL players singing gospel and inspirational music. In addition, he has also performed at various events and venues, showcasing his musical talents. While he has had some success in the music industry, his primary career has been in professional football.

Besides his football and music career, he has had some experience in television, particularly as a sports commentator and analyst. He has appeared on various sports programs and networks, including NFL Network, Fox Sports, and ESPN.

Moreover, 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 has also appeared in a few television shows and movies, including an episode of the sitcom “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 and received several awards and honors. Some of his notable awards and recognitions are Pro Bowl selection (1998, 1999, 2000), All-Pro selection (1998, 2000), Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor (inducted in 2017), and the University of Louisville Athletics Hall of Fame (inducted in 2004).

Net Worth 2024

As of 2024, Buchanan has an estimated net worth of $3 million which he earned from his career as a former American footballer, singer, and television analyst. However, he has not revealed his salary and earnings at the moment.

Relationship Status

Ray Buchanan was married twice in his life till now, Firstly, he was married to Sheree Buchanan in 2000. With the marriage, the couple has four kids whose names are Ray Jr., Baylen, Destinee, and Jade. However, the couple divorced later and the reason behind the divorce is still unknown.

Caption: Ray Buchanan with his wife, Beth (Source: Alchetron)

Moreover, 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 stands 5 feet 9 inches tall (1.75 m) and weighs around 84 kg (185 lbs). Moreover, he has long black hair with a pair of brown eyes, and his other body measurements are yet to be disclosed by him.

Social Media

On his Instagram page ‘@big_playray’ there are over 2.1k followers. In addition, he has 480 followers on his Twitter page ‘@RayBigplay’ and he is not active on Facebook at the moment.