Ty Law Tajuan " Ty " Law ( born February 10 , 1974 ) is a former American football cornerback who played fifteen seasons in the National Football League ( NFL ) . He played college football for the University of Michigan . He was drafted by the New England Patriots 23rd overall in the 1995 NFL Draft . Law is a two - time All - Pro , a five - time Pro Bowl selection , a Pro Bowl MVP , and has won three Super Bowl Championship s with the Patriots . His 53 career interceptions rank 22nd all - time . Early years . Law attended Aliquippa High School in Aliquippa , Pennsylvania , in Beaver County , Pennsylvania where he played football as a cornerback , safety , wide receiver , and running back . He was named MVP of the school ' s basketball team . College career . Law had a three - year stint at the University of Michigan where he lettered three years in a row ( 1992 – 94 ) , earned first - team All - American honors from Walter Camp as a senior and was a two - time unanimous All - Big Ten Conference selection . Law was on the cover of the October 3rd , 1994 issue of " Sports Illustrated " , though it was an ignominious honor : he is the defender over whom Colorado Buffaloes receiver Michael Westbrook is leaping on the famous Miracle at Michigan play . He finished his college career with 154 Tackles [ 120 Solo , 34 Assist ] , 6 INT , and 17 PD . Professional career . New England Patriots . Law was drafted 23rd overall in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots where he spent the majority of his career . In 1998 Law earned his first trip to the Pro Bowl . That year he led the league with nine interception s , the first time any New England Patriot had led the league in interceptions . Law earned his first Super Bowl ring with the Patriots in 2001 . In Super Bowl XXXVI , Law intercepted a Kurt Warner pass and returned it 47 yards for a touchdown , the first points of the game for the Patriots , who eventually won the game 20 - 17 . Law was voted to the Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year and for the fourth time in his career after the 2003 season . In 2003 , Law was part of a record - breaking Patriots defense that led the NFL in four key categories : opponents ’ points per game ( 14 . 9 ) , opponents ’ passer rating ( 56 . 2 ) , interceptions ( 29 ) and passing touchdowns surrendered ( 11 ) . Law ' s physical play against some of the game ' s best receivers prompted the NFL to more strictly enforce the five - yard illegal contact rule on defensive backs after the 2003 season . In the AFC Championship Game against the Colts , Law intercepted 3 passes from Colts quarterback Peyton Manning , assisting his team to a 24 - 14 win and their second Super Bowl appearance in 3 years , where they defeated the Carolina Panthers 32 - 29 . Law earned his third Super Bowl ring with the Patriots in 2004 , but missed the final 9 games of the season and all three of the Patriots ' playoff games due to a foot injury . On February 25 , 2005 , Law was released by the Patriots due to his $ 12 , 551 , 000 cap salary . New York Jets . Law signed with the Jets for the 2005 season . He amassed a career - high 10 interceptions and was the only Jet voted into the Pro Bowl ( Jonathan Vilma was named to the Pro Bowl as an injury replacement to Miami ' s Zach Thomas , not by means of popular vote by the fans ) . Law was released by the New York Jets on February 22 , 2006 as the Jets were a projected $ 26 million over the salary cap for 2006 . Law was due to make $ 7 . 6 million for 2006 . Kansas City Chiefs . On July 25 , 2006 , Law passed his physical with the Chiefs and signed a five - year deal worth $ 30 million . Law reunited with coach Herman Edwards , whom Law had played under in the 2005 season hoping to strengthen the Chiefs ' defense . Second stint with Jets . On November 10 , 2008 , Law agreed to terms on a one - year contract with the New York Jets . Following the end of season , the Jets once again released Law on February 24 , 2009 . Denver Broncos . Law signed with the Denver Broncos on November 7 , 2009 . This added to a defensive backfield that had 5 members over 30 years of age , with 20 Pro Bowl selections combined . His final game with the Broncos came January 3 , 2010 . He finished the season with 10 tackles , and 1 interception run back for 37 yards . He was released by Denver on February 25 , 2010 .