History of Jalen Ramsey in Timeline
Jalen Ramsey is a highly regarded American football cornerback currently playing for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL. He was drafted fifth overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2016 NFL Draft after a successful college football career with the Florida State Seminoles. Known for his exceptional athleticism, coverage skills, and confident demeanor, Ramsey has established himself as one of the league's premier defensive backs.
1985: Deion Sanders Started as True Freshman
In 1985, Deion Sanders was the last true freshman to start a game at cornerback for Florida State before Ramsey in 2013.
October 24, 1994: Jalen Ramsey Born
On October 24, 1994, Jalen Ramsey was born. He is now an American professional football cornerback for the Miami Dolphins.
1997: Previous Tennessee State Record Set
The Tennessee state record in long jump, broken by Ramsey on May 24, 2013, was set in 1997 and stood for 16 years.
May 24, 2013: Breaks Tennessee State Record
On May 24, 2013, in his final high school track meet, Ramsey shattered the Tennessee state record in the long jump with a mark of 25' 3.25".
November 9, 2013: Touchdown against Wake Forest
On November 9, 2013, Ramsey recorded a 23-yard fumble return for a touchdown in a 59–3 victory over Wake Forest.
2013: Three-Time All-ACC Honoree
In 2013, 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: Ranked Second Nationally in Long Jump
During the 2014 season, Ramsey's best outdoor long jump mark was 25' 0" and his top indoor jump was 24' 11", ranking second nationally among NCAA Division I football players.
March 2015: Personal Best Jump at NCAA Indoor Championships
In March 2015, Ramsey recorded his personal best jump of 26' 1.75" at the NCAA Indoor Championships.
May 2015: ACC Long Jump Championship
In May 2015, Ramsey won the ACC Long Jump Championship with a leap of 26' 1.5".
2015: Consensus All-American
Jalen Ramsey was named as a Consensus All-American for his performance in the 2015 season at Florida State.
March 29, 2016: Participates at Florida State's Pro Day
On March 29, 2016, Ramsey participated at Florida State's pro day, attended by representatives and scouts from 31 NFL teams.
May 19, 2016: Suffers Meniscus Tear
On May 19, 2016, Ramsey suffered a small meniscus tear during rookie training camp.
May 22, 2016: Signs with Jaguars
On May 22, 2016, the Jaguars signed Ramsey to a four-year, $23.35 million contract.
May 24, 2016: Undergoes Knee Surgery
On May 24, 2016, Ramsey underwent surgery to repair the torn meniscus.
December 18, 2016: First NFL Interception
On December 18, 2016, Ramsey recorded his first NFL interception against Brock Osweiler in a loss to the Houston Texans.
2016: Enters NFL Draft
After his junior year, Ramsey announced his intention to forgo his senior season and enter the 2016 NFL draft.
2016: TSSAA Record Still Stands
As of 2016, no other athlete in TSSAA history has surpassed the 25-foot mark in long jump, a record previously set by Ramsey.
2016: NFL All-Rookie Team
In 2016, Ramsey was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team following his first season in the league.
2016: Drafted by Jacksonville Jaguars
In 2016, The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Ramsey in the first round with the fifth overall pick in the NFL draft.
September 24, 2017: Interception Against Ravens
On September 24, 2017, Ramsey intercepted a pass from Joe Flacco during a game against the Baltimore Ravens.
November 5, 2017: Ejection During Game
On November 5, 2017, Ramsey was ejected during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals after an altercation with A.J. Green.
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, Ramsey made the Pro Bowl and was named an All-Pro, helping Jacksonville snap a 10-year playoff drought.
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 unfiltered opinions of several NFL quarterbacks in an interview with GQ.
2018: Ranked 17th in NFL Top 100
In 2018, Ramsey was ranked 17th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2018: Multi-Interception Game Against Steelers
In the 2018 season, during a game against the Steelers, Ramsey had two interceptions and a career-high eight total tackles.
April 25, 2019: Jaguars Pick Up Fifth-Year Option
On April 25, 2019, the Jaguars picked up the fifth-year option on Ramsey's contract.
September 2019: Birth of second daughter
In September 2019, Jalen Ramsey and Breanna Tate had their second daughter, despite having broken up earlier in the summer.
October 15, 2019: Traded to Los Angeles Rams
On October 15, 2019, Ramsey was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for multiple draft picks.
2019: Ranked 27th in NFL Top 100
In 2019, Ramsey was ranked 27th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2019: Third Consecutive Pro Bowl Nomination
In the 2019 season, Jalen Ramsey earned a third consecutive Pro Bowl nomination.
2019: Traded to the Los Angeles Rams
Midway through the 2019 season, Ramsey was traded to the Los Angeles Rams following a fallout with the Jaguars' front office.
September 9, 2020: Signs Extension with Rams
On September 9, 2020, Ramsey signed a five-year, $105 million extension with the Rams, making him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history.
October 10, 2020: Fined for Postgame Fight
On October 10, 2020, Ramsey was fined $15,625 for his role in a postgame fight with Golden Tate.
2020: Highest-Paid Defensive Back
In 2020, Ramsey agreed to an extension with the Rams, making him the highest-paid defensive back in league history at the time.
2020: Ranked 37th in NFL Top 100
In 2020, Ramsey was ranked 37th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2020: Draft Pick Used on Chaisson
In 2020, the first-round pick the Jaguars received in the trade was eventually used on K'Lavon Chaisson.
June 13, 2021: Number Change Announced
On June 13, 2021, Ramsey announced he would change his jersey number to 5.
2021: Super Bowl Championship
In 2021, Ramsey and the Rams defeated the Bengals in the Super Bowl, earning Ramsey's first career Super Bowl championship.
2021: Shoulder Surgery
In 2021, Ramsey underwent shoulder surgery to repair tears in both shoulders which he played with all season.
2021: Ranked 13th in NFL Top 100
In 2021, Ramsey was ranked 13th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2021: Draft Pick Used on Etienne
In 2021, a first-round pick the Jaguars received in the trade was eventually used on Travis Etienne.
2022: Started All 17 Games
During the 2022 season, Ramsey started in all 17 games and had two sacks, 88 total tackles, four interceptions, 18 passes defended, and two forced fumbles.
2022: Ranked Ninth in NFL Top 100
In 2022, Ramsey was ranked ninth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
March 15, 2023: Traded to the Miami Dolphins
On March 15, 2023, Jalen Ramsey was traded to the Miami Dolphins from the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for Hunter Long and a third-round pick.
August 31, 2023: Placed on injured reserve
On August 31, 2023, Jalen Ramsey was placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn meniscus during training camp, ruling him out for multiple months.
2023: Traded to the Miami Dolphins
During the 2023 offseason, Jalen Ramsey was traded to the Miami Dolphins.
2023: Ranked 36th in NFL Top 100
In 2023, Ramsey was ranked 36th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
September 6, 2024: Signed Contract Extension with Dolphins
On September 6, 2024, Jalen Ramsey agreed to a three-year, $72.3 million contract extension with the Dolphins, becoming the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL.
