Jalen Ramsey

Jalen Ramsey is a cornerback who competes for the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League (NFL), who will win the Super Bowl in 2022. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Ramsey in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. On October 15, 2019, Ramsey was traded to the Los Angeles Rams. In 2020, he agreed to a $105 million contract deal with the Los Angeles Rams.

He became the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history thanks to the highest-value contract ever signed by a cornerback. Jalen Ramsey became one of the top cornerbacks of the league when playing for the Jaguars and even helped them break a 10-year playoff drought.

Jalen Ramsey’s Early Life and Background

Ramsey was born on October 24, 1994, in Smyrna, Tennessee to Lamont and Margie Ramsey. Jamal, Jalen's older brother, played quarterback at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where their father had previously played football, and competed in football, basketball, and track at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, Tennessee. In a nearby park, Jalen honed his football abilities by competing against much older youngsters. Although his family supported the Florida Gators, he grew up rooting for the Miami Hurricanes.

Ramsey spent his freshman year at Nashville, Tennessee's Ensworth High School.

Later, he changed schools and joined Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, Tennessee, where he excelled in both football and track & field. He initially chose Florida State University over the University of Southern California (USC) to play collegiate football. Ramsey ran track in high school and earned several awards. He broke the 16-year-old record established in 1997 on May 24, 2013, in his last high school track event, setting the Tennessee state record in the long jump with a mark of 25′ 3.25′′. Ramsey participated in competitions for the 100-meter dash and the shot throw. While participating as a sprinter, he had personal best times of 10.50 in the 100-meter dash, 21.44 in the 200-meter dash, and 48.02 in the 400-meter dash. Ramsey established new personal bests in the triple jump (47' 7") and high jump (6' 8"). He also had 49 feet, 11 inches best throw in the shot put.

Prior to signing with Florida State on February 6th, 2013, he had previously pledged to the University of California. Between 2013 and 2015, Ramsey spent all three of his years at Florida State playing and starting. He was the first true freshman to start every game for the Seminoles since Deion Sanders in 1985 as a true freshman. Jalen had 122 solo stops, 15.5 of which were for a loss, three interceptions, and 22 passes that he successfully intercepted. In 2013, he assisted in leading the Seminoles to two ACC Championships and a BCS Championship with a 34-31 Rose Bowl victory over the Auburn Tigers. In 2015, Ramsey was a Second Team All American, a Consensus All-American, and a member of the First Team All ACC twice.

He declared his plan to forgo his senior season and pursue the 2016 NFL Draft after his junior year.

Jalen Ramsey NFL Draft

Jalen Ramsey was touted to be one of the top picks for the 2016 NFL Draft. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Ramsey in the first round with the fifth overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. He was the highest cornerback selected in the draft. He was the earliest drafted cornerback in Jaguars' franchise history

Jalen Ramsey’s NFL Journey

Jalen Ramsey was named the starting quarterback in his rookie season and In 16 games he made 16 starts. He concluded his first season with 65 total tackles, 14 pass deflections, two interceptions, and a score. In 2016, Ramsey was selected for the PFWA All-Rookie Team. He was one of four rookies in the NFL this season to return an interception for a touchdown, leading all rookies with 14 passes intercepted. Ramsey has 169 solo tackles, 44 pass breakups, nine interceptions for 99 yards, and a touchdown to his name.

Jalen Ramsey is regarded as one of the league's top corners. He speaks up, is certain, and walks the walk by taking out any opponents who stand in his way. Ramsey has been chosen for the Pro Bowl twice and was selected to the First Team All-Pro that year. On October 15, 2019, the Los Angeles Rams acquired Jalen Ramsey in a trade. Ramsey agreed to a five-year, $105 million agreement with the Rams on September 9, 2020, with a $71.2 million guarantee. He became the NFL's highest-paid defensive back as a result of the agreement. He was named to the first team of the NFL's All-Pro squad for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Ramsey recorded 46 tackles and three interceptions toward the end of the regular season in 2021. The Rams defeated the San Francisco 49ers on January 30, 2022, to progress to Super Bowl LVI. Ramsey won his first Super Bowl title after helping the Los Angeles Rams defeat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in the final.

Jalen Ramsey’s Teams

Jacksonville Jaguars (2016-2019)

Ramsey was named as the starting cornerback during his rookie season with the Jaguars. Ramsey finished his rookie season with 65 combined tackles (55 solos), 14 pass deflections, two interceptions, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts. This earned him a spot on the NFL All-Rookie Team. Ramsey retained the spot as starting quarterback in the 2017 NFL season too and earned a spot as the First Team All-Pro too. He helped the Jaguars finish at the pinnacle of the AFC south division and made it to the playoffs for the first time. The Jaguars bowed out in the DIvisional round after a defeat to the New England Patriots. Ramsey started all the games for the 2018 NFL season too and earned his second First Team All-Pro honor.

The Jaguars had picked up the fifth-year contract option for Jalen Ramsey in the 2019 NFL season. Ramsey and Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone got into a verbal fight in Week 2, and the two had to be physically separated from one another. Ramsey reportedly demanded a trade the next day, but he played the following week in the Jaguars' first victory of the year, a 20-7 triumph against the Tennessee Titans. The team announced that Ramsey will be away the following week to attend the birth of his second child, therefore he was put on the inactive list.

Los Angeles Rams (2019-Present)

On October 15, 2019, Ramsey was traded for a 2020 first-round selection (later used to choose K'Lavon Chaisson), a 2021 first-round pick (later used to select Travis Etienne), and a 2021 fourth-round pick by the Los Angeles Rams. Ramsey recorded 50 tackles overall, five passes defended, two forced fumbles, and one interception in the 2019 season. He was nominated for the Pro Bowl for the third time in a row. He was voted 37th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020 list by his fellow players. On September 9, 2020, Ramsey signed a five-year, $105 million extension with the Rams, including $71.2 million guaranteed. The deal made him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history. Ramsey recorded 77 tackles and four interceptions toward the end of the regular season in 2021. Ramsey won his first Super Bowl title after helping the Rams upset the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in the final game. Ramsey recorded a total of four tackles and one pass breakup in the Super Bowl. He was named to the First Team All-Pro and was nominated for the 2021 Pro Bowl. He was voted ninth on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022 list by his fellow players. Ramsey underwent shoulder surgery in the 2022 offseason after it was found out that he injured both of them during 2021.

Jalen Ramsey Awards and Honors

Awards

Jalen Ramsey Super Bowl Wins

Jalen Ramsey has won one Super Bowl trophy with the Los Angeles Rams. The 2022 NFL Super Bowl was his first Super Bowl appearance where the Rams were victorious over the Cincinnati Bengals (23-20).

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Jalen Ramsey's Net Worth

Jalen Ramsey’s net worth is around $50 million. He has accumulated much of his net worth through NFL salaries. He has signed some of the most expensive contracts by a cornerback, which significantly added to his net worth. Jalen Ramsey has also signed lucrative endorsement deals with brands such as Adidas, BioSteel, GrubHub, EA Sports, and Snickers.

Jalen Ramsey Contract

Ramsey signed a rookie deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars when he was drafted in 2016. He signed a four-year contract worth $23 million which also included a fifth-year extension option. When Ramsey signed for the Rams, he signed a contract extension in 2020 worth $105 million. This was the highest-valued contract ever signed by a cornerback and made him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history. He also received a signing bonus of $71.2 million.

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Jalen Ramsey Family

Jalen Ramsey was born to Lamont Ramsey and Margie Ramsey. Lamont Ramsey was an emergency medical technician (EMT). He has helped train Jalen since he was a kid. Lamont Ramsey himself used to be a footballer at Middle Tennessee State University. Jalen Ramsey also has an older brother Jamal Ramsey, who used to participate in track, football, and basketball along with Jalen. Jamal Ramsey went on to play as a quarterback at the same University where their father used to play football.

Jalen Ramsey Children

Jalen Ramsey is a father to two beautiful daughters. He has two daughters with his ex-girlfriend Breanna Tate. Breanna Tate is the younger sister of the NFL wide receiver Golden Tate.

Jalen and Breanna had their first child in 2018. They named their daughter Breelyn, who was born on July 16. They had their second daughter Brooklyn on September 27, 2019. Jalen Ramsey and Breanna Tate have split up but co-parent their daughters.