Jalen Ramsey's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jalen Ramsey.

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1985: Started as True Freshman Cornerback

In 1985, Deion Sanders was the last true freshman to start a game at cornerback for Florida State before Jalen Ramsey in 2013.

1997: Previous Tennessee State Record

In 1997, the previous Tennessee state record for long jump was set, which stood for 16 years before Jalen Ramsey broke it in 2013.

1999: Previous Highest Drafted Cornerback

In 1999, Fernando Bryant was drafted 26th overall, becoming the highest drafted cornerback in franchise history before Ramsey was drafted.

May 24, 2013: Shattered Tennessee State Record

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 feet 3.25 inches, breaking 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 a 59–3 victory over Wake Forest.

2013: 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: NCAA East Preliminary Meet Qualifier

During the 2014 season, 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 ft 1.75 in 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 ft 1.5 in.

2015: Consensus All-American

In 2015, Jalen Ramsey was named as a Consensus All-American for his performance.

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: Unsurpassed 25-foot Mark

As of 2016, no other athlete in TSSAA history has surpassed the 25-foot mark in long jump, a feat achieved by Jalen Ramsey in 2013.

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.

September 24, 2017: Interception against the Baltimore Ravens

On September 24, 2017, Ramsey recorded an interception against Joe Flacco as the Jaguars routed the Baltimore Ravens 44–7.

October 8, 2017: Interception against the Pittsburgh Steelers

On October 8, 2017, Ramsey collected a season-high seven solo tackles, four pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by Ben Roethlisberger to tight end Vance McDonald during a 30–9 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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.

2017: Jaguars Finish Atop AFC South

In 2017, the Jacksonville Jaguars finished atop the AFC South with a 10–6 record.

November 18, 2018: Season-High Interceptions Against the Steelers

On November 18, 2018, Ramsey collected a season-high eight solo tackles, a season-high three pass deflections, and a season-high two interceptions off passes thrown by Ben Roethlisberger during a 20–16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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.

2020: Ranked #37 in NFL Top 100

In 2020, Ramsey was ranked 37th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

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.