Ray Donaldson accepted a football scholarship from the University of Georgia with the intention of playing linebacker.
11 Facts About Ray Donaldson
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Ray Donaldson was selected by the Baltimore Colts in the second round of the 1980 NFL draft.
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Ray Donaldson still played on the punt coverage unit, making 2 special teams tackles.
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Ray Donaldson received his first nomination as a Pro Bowl starter.
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Ray Donaldson went to the playoffs for the only time in his career.
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Ray Donaldson played with the Colts for 13 years and made the Pro Bowl 4 straight seasons from 1986 to 1989.
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Ray Donaldson contributed to the offensive line breaking a team record by allowing just 18 sacks in a season and to Emmitt Smith winning his fourth rushing title, score an NFL record 25 rushing touchdowns and gain a club record 1,773 rushing yards.
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Ray Donaldson was released for salary cap reasons in the 1997 off-season.
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Ray Donaldson was part of a formidable offensive line that included: Larry Allen, Nate Newton, Mark Tuinei and Erik Williams.
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Ray Donaldson currently resides in Indianapolis, Indiana where he is a high school football coach.
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Ray Donaldson's cousin Robert Lavette was an NFL player for the Dallas Cowboys.