Ronnie Stanley
A dominant and technically masterful offensive tackle whose protection has been the bedrock of the Baltimore Ravens' offense for nearly a decade.
Born 1994 (age 32)·American football player·Birthday: March 18·Millennials
Biography
Ronnie Stanley operates in the trenches, where games are won with strength, intelligence, and silent consistency. The Las Vegas native took his talents to Notre Dame, where he developed into one of college football's most complete offensive linemen, starting over three seasons. The Baltimore Ravens saw a cornerstone and selected him with the sixth overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Stanley quickly justified the investment, becoming the immovable object on quarterback Lamar Jackson's blind side. His 2019 season was a masterpiece: he allowed just a single sack and was recognized as a First-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection. His career has been punctuated by injuries, but when healthy, he is widely considered among the very best at his position. Stanley's value is measured in the clean jersey of his quarterback and the rushing lanes he creates, a foundational piece for one of the NFL's most dynamic attacks.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Ronnie was born in 1994, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Ronnie Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Ronnie's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Earned First-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors in 2019 after a season where he allowed only one sack.
- Selected 6th overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
- Named a permanent team captain for the Ravens, reflecting his leadership on and off the field.
Did You Know?
He played both basketball and football in high school, and was offered college basketball scholarships.
Stanley is of Samoan descent.
He graduated from Notre Dame with a degree in design.
“You have to be the anchor; the game is won in the silent battles up front.”
