Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jalen Ramsey

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jalen Ramsey made an impact.

Jalen Ramsey is a professional American football safety currently playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL. Before joining the Steelers, Ramsey was drafted fifth overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2016 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State University for the Seminoles.

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March 29, 2016: Participated at Florida State's Pro Day

On March 29, 2016, Jalen Ramsey participated at Florida State's pro day, attended by representatives and scouts from 31 NFL teams.

September 11, 2016: Professional Debut

On September 11, 2016, Jalen Ramsey made his professional regular season debut against the Green Bay Packers, recording three combined tackles during a 27-23 loss.

December 18, 2016: First Career Interception

On December 18, 2016, Ramsey had his first career interception off a pass thrown by Brock Osweiler, and the Jaguars fired head coach Gus Bradley.

December 24, 2016: First Career Touchdown

On December 24, 2016, Ramsey recorded his first career touchdown, returning an interception 30 yards against the Titans and was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week.

2016: Enters NFL Draft

After his junior year, Ramsey announced his intention to forgo his senior season and enter the 2016 NFL draft.

2016: Named to NFL All-Rookie Team

In 2016, Ramsey finished his rookie season with 65 combined tackles, 14 pass deflections, two interceptions, and a touchdown and was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team.

2016: Drafted by Jacksonville Jaguars

In 2016, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected Jalen Ramsey in the first round (fifth overall) of the NFL draft.

December 19, 2017: First Pro Bowl Selection

On December 19, 2017, Ramsey was named to his first Pro Bowl as a starter.

2017: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Selection

In 2017, Jalen Ramsey made the Pro Bowl and was named an All-Pro while playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He also helped the Jaguars end a 10-year playoff drought.

January 7, 2018: First Career Postseason Game

On January 7, 2018, Ramsey started in his first career postseason game and recorded an interception against the Buffalo Bills in a 10–3 victory.

April 25, 2019: Fifth-Year Option Exercised

On April 25, 2019, the Jaguars exercised the fifth-year option on Ramsey's rookie contract, guaranteeing him $13.73 million.

October 15, 2019: Traded to Los Angeles Rams

On October 15, 2019, the Jaguars traded Ramsey to the Los Angeles Rams for draft picks.

December 21, 2019: First Interception as a Ram

On December 21, 2019, Ramsey recorded his first interception as a member of the Rams on a pass thrown by Jimmy Garoppolo during a 34–31 loss against the San Francisco 49ers.

2019: Second Pro Bowl Selection

In 2019, Ramsey started all 16 games and had a total of 65 combined tackles, 13 pass deflections, and three interceptions and was named to his second Pro Bowl.

2019: Traded to the Los Angeles Rams

Midway through the 2019 season, Jalen Ramsey was traded to the Los Angeles Rams following a fallout with the Jacksonville Jaguars' front office.

January 16, 2020: Brandon Staley Hired as Defensive Coordinator

On January 16, 2020, the Los Angeles Rams hired Brandon Staley as their new defensive coordinator, who retained Ramsey as a starting cornerback.

September 9, 2020: Signed Contract Extension with Rams

On September 9, 2020, Ramsey signed a five-year, $100 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams, making him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history.

September 13, 2020: Started in Rams' home-opener

On September 13, 2020, Jalen Ramsey started in the Los Angeles Rams' home-opener against the Dallas Cowboys. He set a season-high with six solo tackles and made one pass deflection during their 20–17 victory.

October 26, 2020: Made his only interception of the season

On October 26, 2020, Jalen Ramsey had four solo tackles, one pass deflection, and made his only interception of the season on a pass by Nick Foles intended for Jimmy Graham during a 24–10 win against the Chicago Bears.

2020: Highest Paid Cornerback

In 2020, Ramsey agreed to an extension with the Rams, making him the highest-paid cornerback in league history at the time.

June 13, 2021: Announced number change to No. 5

On June 13, 2021, Jalen Ramsey announced during the Rams minicamp that he would change his number to No. 5 per the new NFL jersey number rule.

September 12, 2021: Started in the Rams' home-opener against the Chicago Bears

On September 12, 2021, Jalen Ramsey started in the Los Angeles Rams' home-opener against the Chicago Bears and racked up a season-high nine combined tackles (seven solo) and broke up a pass during a 34–14 victory.

February 13, 2022: Started in Super Bowl LVI

On February 13, 2022, Jalen Ramsey started in Super Bowl LVI and recorded four combined tackles (three solo) and had one pass deflection as the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in a 23–20 comeback, earning Ramsey his first career Super Bowl ring.

December 25, 2022: Intercepted a pass in the endzone thrown by Russell Wilson

On December 25, 2022, Jalen Ramsey made five combined tackles (four solo), a season-high three pass deflections, and intercepted a pass in the endzone thrown by Russell Wilson to tight end Greg Dulcich as the Rams routed the Denver Broncos 51–14.

March 15, 2023: Traded to the Miami Dolphins

On March 15, 2023, the Miami Dolphins traded Hunter Long and a 2023 third-round pick to the Los Angeles Rams and in return received Jalen Ramsey.

October 28, 2023: Activated from injured reserve

On October 28, 2023, the Dolphins officially activated Jalen Ramsey from injured reserve and added him to their active roster.

2023: Traded to the Miami Dolphins

During the 2023 offseason, Ramsey was traded to the Miami Dolphins.

September 6, 2024: Signed a three-year contract extension with the Miami Dolphins

On September 6, 2024, the Miami Dolphins signed Jalen Ramsey to a three–year, $72.3 million contract extension that includes $24.23 million guaranteed upon signing, making him the highest paid cornerback in the NFL.

April 15, 2025: Dolphins to seek potential trade partners for Ramsey

On April 15, 2025, Dolphins general manager, Chris Grier, announced that the team and Jalen Ramsey would be seeking potential trade partners after mutually agreeing to part ways.

June 30, 2025: Traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers

On June 30, 2025, Jalen Ramsey, along with Jonnu Smith and a 2027 seventh-round pick, was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.