History of Jalen Ramsey in Timeline
Jalen Ramsey is an American football cornerback for the Miami Dolphins. He was drafted fifth overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2016 after playing college football at Florida State.
1985: First True Freshman Starter Since Deion Sanders
Jalen Ramsey became the first true freshman to start at cornerback for Florida State since Deion Sanders in 1985.
October 24, 1994: Jalen Ramsey is Born
Jalen Ramsey was born on October 24, 1994.
1997: Previous Tennessee State Long Jump Record Set
The previous Tennessee state long jump record, which Jalen Ramsey broke in 2013, was set in 1997.
May 24, 2013: Shatters Tennessee State Long Jump Record
On May 24, 2013, Jalen Ramsey shattered the Tennessee state record in the long jump with a mark of 25' 3.25", breaking the previous record set in 1997.
November 9, 2013: Scores First College Touchdown
Jalen Ramsey scored his first college touchdown on November 9, 2013, in a game against Wake Forest.
2013: Three-Time All-ACC Honoree
Jalen Ramsey was a three-time All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) honoree in 2013 as a member of the Florida State Indoor and Outdoor championship track and field team.
2014: Ramsey's Track and Field Achievements
During the 2014 season, Jalen Ramsey achieved a personal best outdoor long jump mark of 25' 0" and an indoor jump of 24' 11", ranking second nationally among NCAA Division I football players. He also qualified for the NCAA East Preliminary meet in the long jump.
March 2015: Personal Best Jump at NCAA Indoor Championships
Jalen Ramsey recorded his personal best jump of 26' 1.75" at the NCAA Indoor Championships in March 2015.
May 2015: Wins ACC Long Jump Championship
In May 2015, Jalen Ramsey won the ACC Long Jump Championship with a jump of 26' 1.5".
2015: Named a Consensus All-American
Jalen Ramsey was named a Consensus All-American for his performance during the 2015 season.
March 29, 2016: Participates in Florida State's Pro Day
On March 29, 2016, Jalen Ramsey participated in Florida State's pro day, showcasing his skills and abilities to representatives and scouts from 31 NFL teams.
May 19, 2016: Suffers Meniscus Tear
Jalen Ramsey suffered a small meniscus tear during rookie training camp on May 19, 2016.
May 22, 2016: Signs Four-Year Contract with Jaguars
On May 22, 2016, the Jaguars signed Jalen Ramsey to a four-year, $23.35 million contract.
May 24, 2016: Undergoes Surgery
Jalen Ramsey underwent surgery to repair his torn meniscus on May 24, 2016.
December 18, 2016: Records First NFL Interception
Jalen Ramsey recorded his first NFL interception on December 18, 2016, in a game against the Houston Texans.
2016: Named to NFL All-Rookie Team
Following the conclusion of the 2016 NFL season, Jalen Ramsey was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team.
2016: Drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Jalen Ramsey in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft with the fifth overall pick, making him the highest-drafted cornerback in the franchise's history.
2016: Drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars
In 2016, Jalen Ramsey was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars as the fifth overall pick.
2016: Ramsey's Long Jump Record Remains Unbroken
As of 2016, no other athlete in TSSAA history had surpassed Jalen Ramsey's long jump record of 25 feet.
2016: Enters the NFL Draft
After his junior year in 2016, Jalen Ramsey decided to forgo his senior season and enter the NFL draft.
September 24, 2017: Intercepts Joe Flacco in Rout of Ravens
Jalen Ramsey intercepted Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco during a game on September 24, 2017, which the Jaguars won 44-7.
November 5, 2017: Ejected After Altercation with A.J. Green
Jalen Ramsey was ejected from a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 5, 2017, after an altercation with wide receiver A.J. Green.
December 19, 2017: Named to First Pro Bowl
On December 19, 2017, Jalen Ramsey was named to his first Pro Bowl as a starter.
2017: Named a Pro Bowler and All-Pro
Jalen Ramsey was named to the Pro Bowl and earned All-Pro honors in 2017.
2017: Ramsey's Altercation with A.J. Green
Jalen Ramsey's trash talk led to an on-field altercation with Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A. J. Green in 2017.
July 2018: Birth of First Daughter
Jalen Ramsey and Breanna Tate welcomed their first daughter together in July 2018.
August 2018: Ramsey Criticizes NFL Quarterbacks in GQ Interview
In August 2018, Jalen Ramsey gave a controversial interview to GQ where he openly criticized the abilities of various NFL quarterbacks, including Joe Flacco, Josh Allen, and Andrew Luck.
2018: Jaguars' Playoff Run
In 2018, Jalen Ramsey and the Jacksonville Jaguars made it to the AFC Championship game, defeating the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers in the playoffs. Ramsey had a notable performance in the Wild Card game, intercepting Bills' quarterback Nathan Peterman to seal the victory.
2018: Career-High Tackles and Multi-Interception Game
During the 2018 season, Jalen Ramsey achieved a career-high eight tackles in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This game also marked the first time Ramsey had multiple interceptions in a single game.
April 25, 2019: Contract Option Picked Up and Trade Demand
On April 25, 2019, the Jacksonville Jaguars exercised the fifth-year option on Jalen Ramsey's contract. However, following a verbal altercation with head coach Doug Marrone during a Week 2 game, Ramsey requested a trade from the Jaguars.
September 2019: Birth of Second Daughter
Jalen Ramsey and Breanna Tate had their second daughter together in September 2019. However, the couple had separated earlier that summer.
October 15, 2019: Traded to the Los Angeles Rams
On October 15, 2019, Jalen Ramsey was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for multiple first-round draft picks, marking a significant move in his NFL career.
2019: Ramsey's Altercation with DK Metcalf
During a 2019 game, Jalen Ramsey was involved in an on-field altercation with Seattle Seahawks rookie receiver DK Metcalf, although he received no penalties or fines for his actions.
2019: First Interception as a Ram and Playoff Miss
During the 2019 season, Jalen Ramsey recorded his first interception as a member of the Los Angeles Rams. However, the Rams narrowly missed the playoffs, with Ramsey and teammate Taylor Rapp making a crucial coverage error in the final minute of Week 16's game against the San Francisco 49ers, leading to a game-winning field goal for the 49ers.
2019: Traded to the Los Angeles Rams
In 2019, Jalen Ramsey was traded to the Los Angeles Rams after a fallout with the Jaguars' front office.
2019: Second Pro Bowl Selection
Jalen Ramsey was selected to his second Pro Bowl in 2019, showcasing his continued excellence as a cornerback. Notably, he played on offense during the Pro Bowl and even caught a touchdown pass.
September 9, 2020: Record-Breaking Contract Extension
On September 9, 2020, Jalen Ramsey signed a historic contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams, making him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history at that time.
October 10, 2020: Postgame Altercation and Fine
Jalen Ramsey was involved in a postgame altercation with Golden Tate, the brother of his ex-girlfriend, following a game against the New York Giants in October 2020. The incident resulted in Ramsey receiving a fine from the NFL.
2020: Draft Picks Used
The 2020 first-round pick the Jaguars received from the Rams in the Jalen Ramsey trade was used to select K'Lavon Chaisson.
2020: Signs Record-Breaking Contract Extension
Jalen Ramsey signed a contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams in 2020, making him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history at the time.
2020: Third Pro Bowl Nomination
Jalen Ramsey earned his third Pro Bowl selection in 2020, demonstrating his consistent performance as a top cornerback in the NFL.
June 13, 2021: Jersey Number Change
Taking advantage of new NFL rules regarding jersey numbers, Jalen Ramsey announced his decision to change his jersey number to 5 during the Rams' minicamp in June 2021.
2021: Shoulder Surgeries
Following the 2021 season, it was revealed that Jalen Ramsey had been playing with tears in both of his shoulders. He underwent surgery in June 2021 to address the injuries.
2021: First-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl Selection
In 2021, Jalen Ramsey earned First-Team All-Pro honors and was selected to the Pro Bowl for his impressive performance during the season.
2021: Super Bowl LVI Victory and Individual Accolades
Jalen Ramsey achieved a career milestone in 2021 by winning Super Bowl LVI with the Los Angeles Rams. This marked his first Super Bowl championship. He also earned First-Team All-Pro honors and a Pro Bowl selection for his performance during the season.
2021: Draft Picks Used
The Rams used the 2021 first-round pick acquired in the Jalen Ramsey trade to draft Travis Etienne.
2022: Pro Bowl Selection and Continued Production
Despite playing through injuries the previous season, Jalen Ramsey continued to perform at a high level in 2022, earning his sixth Pro Bowl nomination.
2022: Top 10 Ranking and Pro Bowl Selection
Jalen Ramsey's outstanding performance in the previous season earned him a top 10 ranking (ninth) by his fellow players in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022. He also received his sixth Pro Bowl nomination.
March 15, 2023: Trade to Miami Dolphins
In a significant move, Jalen Ramsey was traded to the Miami Dolphins on March 15, 2023, marking another chapter in his NFL journey.
August 31, 2023: Torn Meniscus and Injured Reserve
Jalen Ramsey's start with the Miami Dolphins was hampered by a torn meniscus suffered during training camp. As a result of the injury, he was placed on injured reserve.
2023: Return from Injury, Key Interceptions, and Pro Bowl Selection
After returning from injury, Jalen Ramsey made significant contributions to the Miami Dolphins' defense in 2023. He recorded his first interception as a Dolphin against Mac Jones and had a crucial two-interception game against the Las Vegas Raiders, earning AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors. Ramsey's performance led to his seventh consecutive Pro Bowl selection.
2023: NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2023, Jalen Ramsey was ranked 36th in the NFL Top 100 Players list, as voted by his peers.
2023: Traded to the Miami Dolphins
Jalen Ramsey was traded to the Miami Dolphins during the 2023 offseason.
2024: Lucrative Contract Extension with Dolphins
In September 2024, Jalen Ramsey signed a three-year contract extension with the Miami Dolphins worth $72.3 million, once again making him the NFL's highest-paid cornerback.