Ronald Leon Lippett (born December 10, 1960 in Melbourne, Florida), is a former American professional football player who played eight seasons with the New England Patriots of the National Football League from 1983–1988 and 1990-1991. A 5'11", 180 lbs. cornerback from the University of Miami (FL), Lippett was selected by the Patriots in the eight round of the 1983 NFL Draft. Ronnie was named the "AFC Defensive Player of the Week" as he intercepted Dan Marino twice in the Patriots 34-7 rout of the Miami Dolphins @ Sullivan Stadium on 10-05-86. He currently lives in South Easton, Massachusetts.