Olympic legend Michael Phelps hilariously teaches Ravens DT Travis Jones how to swim

The Baltimore Ravens got some swimming lessons from perhaps the best teacher in the world as they linked up with Michael Phelps on Tuesday. The all-time Olympic gold medalist record holder and Baltimore native was called in for help by cornerback Marlon Humphrey, who posted a video on social media explaining that 1/3 of his teammates couldn’t swim.

In one hilarious moment from his visit, Phelps was trying to teach defensive lineman Travis Jones how to kick his legs in the water. Jones was using a pool noodle to keep himself floating in the water and had a big grin on his face. He looked to get the technique down, too.

“I didn’t know what I was getting into. I had no idea what their comfort level was,” Phelps said according to the Ravens’ website. “When I see the guys in there and some of the guys who are literally working on floating and breathing, and they’re focused on paying attention to those details, it shows their vulnerability, especially when they’re uncomfortable.”

Phelps was also in attendance at Tuesday’s practice and got the tour the Ravens’ new pool in their training facility. After that, they headed to the Loyola College acquatic center for their lessons.

The clip with Jones was just one of many fun moments from the day. Some of the more experienced swimmers on the team got the chance to race Phelps, who graciously gave them a six-second headstart. Safety Kyle Hamilton was even among a select few to beat him.

Phelps is a noted Ravens fan who has been at several of their games across the years. He was even in the locker room after Baltimore won Super Bowl XLVII in 2013 and celebrated with the players.

At the end of the day, the Ravens announced that they would donate $100,000 to the Michael Phelps Foundation. It was a big day all around for Phelps and the players alike, and he hopes that the ones who needed the lessons came away with some new tools to use in the pool.

“It was a special day,” Phelps said. “Racing some of the fellas in the 25 [meter]. My son raced some of the guys. It was a great day. I truly hope they learned something, hopefully got some confidence, and hopefully can transition into something else.”