History of Jalen Ramsey in Timeline
Jalen Ramsey is a professional American football cornerback currently playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL. He was drafted fifth overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2016 NFL Draft after playing college football at Florida State University. Ramsey is considered one of the top cornerbacks in the league.
1985: Comparison to Deion Sanders
In 1985, Deion Sanders was the last true freshman before Jalen Ramsey in 2013 to start a game at cornerback for the Florida State Seminoles.
October 24, 1994: Jalen Ramsey's Birth
On October 24, 1994, Jalen Ramsey was born. He is an American professional football cornerback.
1997: Previous Tennessee State Record in Long Jump
In 1997, the Tennessee state record in the long jump was set, which Jalen Ramsey broke on May 24, 2013.
May 24, 2013: Tennessee State Record in Long Jump
On May 24, 2013, at his final high school track meet, Jalen Ramsey broke the Tennessee state record in the long jump with a mark of 25' 3.25", surpassing the 16-year-old record set in 1997.
November 9, 2013: Touchdown against Wake Forest
On November 9, 2013, Jalen Ramsey recorded a 23-yard fumble return for a touchdown in the 59-3 victory over Wake Forest.
2013: All-ACC Honoree
In 2013, Jalen Ramsey was a three-time All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) honoree as a member of the Florida State Indoor and Outdoor championship track and field team.
2014: NCAA East Preliminary Meet Qualifier
In 2014, Jalen Ramsey qualified for the NCAA East Preliminary meet in the long jump and placed third at the 2014 ACC Indoor Championship in the long jump.
March 2015: Personal Best Jump at NCAA Indoor Championships
In March 2015, Jalen Ramsey recorded his personal best jump of 26' 1.75" at the NCAA Indoor Championships.
May 2015: ACC Long Jump Championship
In May 2015, Jalen Ramsey won the ACC Long Jump Championship with a leap of 26 ft 1.5 in (7.963 m).
2015: Consensus All-American
For his performance in the 2015 season, Jalen Ramsey was named as a Consensus All-American.
March 29, 2016: Participated at Florida State's pro day
On March 29, 2016, Jalen Ramsey chose to participate at Florida State's pro day, along with Roberto Aguayo, Lamarcus Brutus, Terrance Smith, and 20 other prospects. Team representatives and scouts from 31 NFL teams attended.
May 19, 2016: Meniscus Tear During Training Camp
On May 19, 2016, Jalen Ramsey suffered a small meniscus tear during rookie training camp.
May 22, 2016: Signed Rookie Contract with Jaguars
On May 22, 2016, Jalen Ramsey signed a four-year, $23.35 million rookie contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, including $22.9 million guaranteed and a $15.18 million signing bonus.
May 24, 2016: Surgery to Repair Torn Meniscus
On May 24, 2016, Jalen Ramsey underwent surgery to repair the torn meniscus in his knee. He also competed for the No. 1 starting cornerback position during training camp.
September 11, 2016: NFL Regular Season Debut
On September 11, 2016, Jalen Ramsey made his professional regular season debut and first career start for the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Green Bay Packers, recording three combined tackles in a 27-23 loss.
December 18, 2016: First Career Interception
On December 18, 2016, Jalen Ramsey recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Brock Osweiler to Will Fuller during a 21-20 loss at the Houston Texans. The Jaguars subsequently fired head coach Gus Bradley.
December 24, 2016: First Career Touchdown and AFC Defensive Player of the Week
On December 24, 2016, Jalen Ramsey returned an interception 30 yards for his first career touchdown against the Tennessee Titans, also earning him the American Football Conference (AFC) Defensive Player of the Week award.
2016: NFL Draft Entry
After his junior year, Jalen Ramsey announced his intention to forgo his senior season and enter the 2016 NFL draft.
2016: Unsurpassed TSSAA Long Jump Mark
As of 2016, no other athlete in TSSAA history had surpassed Jalen Ramsey's 25-foot long jump mark set on May 24, 2013.
September 24, 2017: Interception against the Baltimore Ravens
On September 24, 2017, Jalen Ramsey intercepted a pass by Joe Flacco during the Jacksonville Jaguars' 44-7 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
October 8, 2017: Interception against the Pittsburgh Steelers
On October 8, 2017, Jalen Ramsey intercepted a pass by Ben Roethlisberger during a 30-9 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
November 5, 2017: Ejection During Game
On November 5, 2017, Jalen Ramsey was ejected during a 23-7 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals after an altercation with A.J. Green.
December 19, 2017: First Pro Bowl Selection
On December 19, 2017, Jalen Ramsey was named to his first Pro Bowl as a starter.
2017: Altercation with A. J. Green
In 2017, Jalen Ramsey had an altercation with Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A. J. Green, which was caused by his trash talk.
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 team end a 10-year playoff drought.
2017: AFC South Champions
The Jacksonville Jaguars finished the 2017 NFL season atop the AFC South with a 10-6 record.
January 7, 2018: First Career Postseason Game
On January 7, 2018, Jalen Ramsey started in his first career postseason game and intercepted a pass against the Buffalo Bills in a 10-3 Wild Card Round victory.
January 21, 2018: AFC Championship Loss
On January 21, 2018, Jalen Ramsey recorded two solo tackles in the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots, which resulted in a 24-20 loss.
July 2018: Birth of First Daughter
In July 2018, Jalen Ramsey and Breanna Tate had their first daughter together.
August 2018: GQ Interview
In August 2018, Jalen Ramsey offered his unfiltered opinions of several NFL quarterbacks in an interview with GQ, criticizing Joe Flacco, Josh Allen, Andrew Luck, Eli Manning, Ben Roethlisberger, Matt Ryan, and Jared Goff, among others.
November 18, 2018: Season-High Interceptions Against Steelers
On November 18, 2018, Jalen Ramsey recorded a season-high two interceptions off passes thrown by Ben Roethlisberger during a 20-16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
April 25, 2019: Fifth-Year Option Exercised
On April 25, 2019, the Jacksonville Jaguars exercised the fifth-year option on Jalen Ramsey's rookie contract, guaranteeing him $13.73 million for one year.
September 15, 2019: Verbal Altercation with Head Coach
On September 15, 2019, Jalen Ramsey had a verbal altercation with Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone during a game against the Houston Texans.
September 2019: Birth of Second Daughter
In September 2019, Jalen Ramsey and Breanna Tate had their second daughter, though they had broken up earlier that summer.
October 15, 2019: Traded to the Los Angeles Rams
On October 15, 2019, Jalen Ramsey was traded from the Jacksonville Jaguars to the Los Angeles Rams for draft picks.
December 21, 2019: First Interception as a Ram
On December 21, 2019, Jalen Ramsey recorded his first interception as a member of the Los Angeles Rams in a game against the San Francisco 49ers.
2019: Altercation with DK Metcalf
In 2019 during a game against the rival Seattle Seahawks, Jalen Ramsey engaged in an altercation with Seahawks’ then-rookie receiver DK Metcalf. Ramsey was not charged for the penalty nor fined by the league after the incident; DK Metcalf was given a penalty.
2019: Ranked #27 on NFL Top 100
Jalen Ramsey was ranked 27th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.
2019: Traded to 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: Rams Hire Brandon Staley 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, Jalen Ramsey signed a five-year, $100 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams, making him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history at the time.
September 13, 2020: Rams vs Cowboys
On September 13, 2020, Jalen Ramsey started in the Los Angeles Rams' home-opener against the Dallas Cowboys. He achieved a season-high of six solo tackles and one pass deflection during their 20–17 victory.
October 4, 2020: Rams Defeat Giants
On October 4, 2020, Jalen Ramsey recorded five combined tackles as the Rams defeated the New York Giants 17–9. Following the game, Ramsey was involved in a physical altercation with Golden Tate, his ex-girlfriend's brother and Giants' wide receiver, stemming from comments about Tate's sister Breanna, with whom Ramsey has two children.
October 10, 2020: Ramsey Fined for Postgame Fight
On October 10, 2020, Jalen Ramsey was fined $15,625 for his involvement in the postgame altercation with Golden Tate.
October 26, 2020: Ramsey Intercepts Pass Against Bears
On October 26, 2020, Jalen Ramsey had four solo tackles, one pass deflection, and 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 Defensive Back
In 2020, Jalen Ramsey agreed to a contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams that made him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history at the time.
2020: Draft Pick Used on K'Lavon Chaisson
In 2020, the Jacksonville Jaguars used the first-round pick acquired from the Los Angeles Rams in the Jalen Ramsey trade on K'Lavon Chaisson.
2020: Ranked #37 on NFL Top 100
Jalen Ramsey was ranked 37th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.
June 13, 2021: Ramsey Changes Jersey Number
On June 13, 2021, Jalen Ramsey announced during the Rams minicamp that he would change his number to No. 5, following the new NFL jersey number rule, and entered training camp as the de facto No. 1 starting cornerback.
September 12, 2021: Rams vs 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 and broke up a pass during a 34–14 victory.
December 13, 2021: Ramsey Placed on COVID-19/Reserve List
On December 13, 2021, Jalen Ramsey was placed on the COVID-19/reserve list, causing him to miss the Rams' Week 14 win against the Arizona Cardinals.
2021: Tears in Both Shoulders During Entire NFL Season
In 2021 NFL season, it was revealed that Jalen Ramsey played with tears in both shoulders.
2021: All-Pro and Pro Bowl Honors for 2021 Season
In 2021, Jalen Ramsey earned First Team All-Pro honors and a Pro Bowl nomination for his performance during the season.
2021: NFL Top 100 Players of 2021
In 2021, Jalen Ramsey was ranked 13th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2021: Draft Pick Used on Travis Etienne
In 2021, the Jacksonville Jaguars used the first-round pick acquired from the Los Angeles Rams in the Jalen Ramsey trade on Travis Etienne.
January 17, 2022: Rams Defeat Cardinals in Wildcard Game
On January 17, 2022, the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Arizona Cardinals in the Wildcard Game 34–11.
January 30, 2022: Rams Advance to Super Bowl
On January 30, 2022, Jalen Ramsey had one solo tackle and two pass deflections as the Rams defeated the San Francisco 49ers 20–17 in the NFC Championship Game, advancing them to the Super Bowl.
February 13, 2022: Rams Win Super Bowl LVI
On February 13, 2022, Jalen Ramsey started in Super Bowl LVI and recorded four combined tackles and one pass deflection as the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in a 23–20 comeback, earning Ramsey his first career Super Bowl ring.
June 21, 2022: Ramsey Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
On June 21, 2022, it was reported that Jalen Ramsey underwent shoulder surgery to repair tears in both shoulders, injuries he sustained during the 2021 NFL season.
December 25, 2022: Ramsey Intercepts Pass Against Broncos
On December 25, 2022, Jalen Ramsey made five combined tackles, a season-high three pass deflections, and intercepted a pass thrown by Russell Wilson to Greg Dulcich as the Rams defeated the Denver Broncos 51–14.
January 8, 2023: Ramsey Sets Season-High with Two Interceptions
On January 8, 2023, Jalen Ramsey made five solo tackles, tied his season-high of three pass deflections, and set a season-high with two interceptions off pass attempts thrown by Geno Smith during a 19-16 overtime loss at the Seattle Seahawks.
March 15, 2023: Ramsey Traded to Miami Dolphins
On March 15, 2023, Jalen Ramsey was traded to the Miami Dolphins from the Los Angeles Rams for Hunter Long and a 2023 third-round pick.
August 31, 2023: Ramsey Placed on Injured Reserve
On August 31, 2023, the Miami Dolphins placed Jalen Ramsey on injured reserve due to a torn meniscus.
October 28, 2023: Ramsey Activated from Injured Reserve
On October 28, 2023, the Miami Dolphins activated Jalen Ramsey from injured reserve and added him to their active roster, slotting him into the No. 1 starting cornerback position.
October 29, 2023: Ramsey's Miami Dolphins Debut
On October 29, 2023, Jalen Ramsey made his Miami Dolphins' debut, recording one solo tackle, a pass deflection, and intercepting a pass by Mac Jones to Kendrick Bourne during a 31–17 win against the New England Patriots.
2023: Traded to the Dolphins
During the 2023 offseason, Jalen Ramsey was traded to the Miami Dolphins.
September 6, 2024: Ramsey Signs Contract Extension with Dolphins
On September 6, 2024, the Miami Dolphins signed Jalen Ramsey to a three-year, $72.3 million contract extension, including $24.23 million guaranteed upon signing, making him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL.
2024: NFL Top 100 Players of 2024
In 2024, Jalen Ramsey was ranked 25th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
April 15, 2025: Dolphins to Seek Trade Partners for Ramsey
On April 15, 2025, the Miami Dolphins announced that they would be seeking potential trade partners for Jalen Ramsey after mutually agreeing to part ways.
June 30, 2025: Ramsey Traded to 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. The trade included a $1.5 million raise for Ramsey, bringing his expected earning to $26.6 million in 2025.
2025: Traded to the Steelers
During the 2025 offseason, Jalen Ramsey was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
2027: Trade Involving Seventh and Fifth Round Picks
In 2027, a seventh-round pick was traded alongside Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers. In exchange, the Dolphins received Minkah Fitzpatrick and a fifth-round pick in 2027.
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